Wednesday, June 26, 2013

The Best Of...


'I especially cherish my sessions working with dancers. The years of training give them an innate body awareness that I rarely see elsewhere. The sculptural shapes dancers create with their body are, for me, a sight of great beauty.'


It was an act of generosity that first brought photographer Michael Puff to FH. I had worked on a couple of stories featuring the work of photographer Bill McClaren. When writing to me about a piece on a model he had shot, Bill strongly suggested I check out images of the same model shot by his friend Michael Puff. It was Michael who set up the shoot, using Bill's studio for the day. Bill hung around and took a few shots himself which had initiated my contact. This started one of my favorite series on FH, Creative Alliance in which I was able to share images of the same model shot by both Bill and Michael.


Michael's work is truly magnificent. Each image breath taking with Michael a master at capturing bodies in motion. What I love so much about his work is that even when shooting men, many whom are dancers, flying through the air or in moments requiring brutal strength and energy there is always a quiet beauty. It is as if Michael, through his images, is able to press pause during an extraordinary moment, allowing the viewer to savour the calm and beauty of that split second of motion.




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