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This is Arm, he’s a bit of an icon around this town, covered from head to toe in tattoos and piercings (even where it really must hurt….which I’m going to discover in a future shoot). My vision was to create an image that shows that we’re all human, regardless of the facade. To do this I thought the best way was to show a stark contrast between Arm and a perfect, untainted baby. Finding the baby seemed to be the biggest challenge in my thoughts, but luckily, whilst shooting a house for a real estate company, I chanced upon this little 3 week old girl – and surprisingly, her parents were delighted to bring her along. I had about 30 seconds to get it right before the baby started crying – the weather was cold and uninviting for a scantily clothed newborn.
Shot in natural light, Nikon D700 with 24-70 lens
Thank you for all your wonderful comments and features, I’m so glad to have found a place where my work is so appreciated!
I’m delighted to say this image won a Bronze Award in the International Aperture Awards in December 2009
Comments
Your image would make a great addition to the Tattoo, Piercing and Body Modification group
Thanks! How do I submit it to that group? Just a newbie here….
– Trish O'Brien
very cool shot!
Bloody brilliant! Love the story being told here.
Thanks everyone – this was a really fun shoot to do – although I only had about 20 seconds before the baby started crying, so it all had to be firmly in my head before the baby was brought in. He’s a tattoo artist, pretty famous around town, and agreed to the shoot before I’d actually found a baby. Luckily I was shooting a house for a real estate agency and there was this 3 week old baby, with very willing young parents!
Sent you a bmail Trish
Can I favorite this twice?
Thanks Anthony, I’m really glad you like it :-)
– Trish O'Brien
Trish, please add this to my group, The Human Condition.
Done! Thanks Anthony :-)
– Trish O'Brien
Fab portrait and concept. Well done.
Thank you Elana, thats very kind of you
– Trish O'Brien
Trish this is brilliant! Now that is some hardcore contrast in so many ways! Love this :)
Thanks Shelly, yes the hardcore contrast is exactly what I was going for – and luckily ended up with!
– Trish O'Brien
Absolutely fantastic,, love it!
Thanks Basia :-)
– Trish O'Brien