Week 8
Sonya Paz, Artist
February 23, 2010
February 23, 2010
I cheated this week. The image I took above was actually made last week on February 17th. I justify posting this week because I didn't finish the edits until the 23rd, so I think it's fair game for my image of the week this week. :).
This shoot was a blast. Nationally recognized artist, Sonya Paz is very active in the community of Campbell, CA where I sometimes show my work, and often spend my leisure time (such that it is). I was introduced to her work years back when I ran the inaugural San Jose Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon back in 2006, and purchased a signed poster to commemorate the event which she happened to design that year. I actually met Sonya when she was coordinating a community art-walk event that I took part in, and was impressed by her warmth, down to earth personality and passion for the local art community.
Sonya was kind enough to allow me to shoot her portrait last week, and we had a blast! We staged the shoot in the shop of a local merchant, Radio Daze, which has countless toys and vintage items, a virtual playground of creativity for our shoot! Upon seeing the three wise monkeys in the store, I immediately thought how fun it would be to use them. Sonya's wardrobe choice made it a perfect fit, and so we went with it! More shots from the session can be found on my website, but I found this image to be among my favorites. Maybe you will too!
This shoot was a blast. Nationally recognized artist, Sonya Paz is very active in the community of Campbell, CA where I sometimes show my work, and often spend my leisure time (such that it is). I was introduced to her work years back when I ran the inaugural San Jose Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon back in 2006, and purchased a signed poster to commemorate the event which she happened to design that year. I actually met Sonya when she was coordinating a community art-walk event that I took part in, and was impressed by her warmth, down to earth personality and passion for the local art community.
Sonya was kind enough to allow me to shoot her portrait last week, and we had a blast! We staged the shoot in the shop of a local merchant, Radio Daze, which has countless toys and vintage items, a virtual playground of creativity for our shoot! Upon seeing the three wise monkeys in the store, I immediately thought how fun it would be to use them. Sonya's wardrobe choice made it a perfect fit, and so we went with it! More shots from the session can be found on my website, but I found this image to be among my favorites. Maybe you will too!
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