I submitted this as part of an assignment during university.
I used the suit to represent the corporate world. I then sought to have the female form adopt a casual but self-assured pose in an attempt to express a confident empowerment that shows women can be just as powerful as men.
I also wanted her to have a look of composure that would suggest that little (maybe nothing) would phase her no matter what the circumstance. It’s a trait I strive for & really admire. I don’t want her mistaken for a ‘Alpha Female’ (I have worked under a couple of those) she is so much better than that.

This is a studio shot using ILFORD HP5 PLUS black & white film taken with a Pentax SLR K1000 & then converted to digital.
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Comments
I love it – and the strong message it contains. Brilliant.
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Thanks, I am really proud of this photo, I usually have it hanging up but I have just recently moved so I have not had the chance to find the right spot.
– dansLesprit
Outstanding! Love your description, the message you portray!
Thanks much appreciated :)
– dansLesprit
Superb concept and image.
Thanks, I added a few other random elements too, like the length of her tie and where it falls, the unrelated crate, and a few other things ;)
– dansLesprit
Cool! Great work!!! :)))
Thanks, I don’t really do film anymore, but I miss the excitement and expectations of the dark room.
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Thank you :)
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balck magic
Thanks Bobby
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Thanks
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Congratulations 5/15/11
Thank you Larry :)
– dansLesprit
gorgeous work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great mind behind
Thanks, not sure about the great mind though :)
– dansLesprit
THIS IS RELEVANT
A great image with a very relevant message….. nice work..
Thank you for the feature & for comment :)
– dansLesprit