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Portrait of Chris Fruitrich, journalist for USA Today, retired.

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  • Jan Clarke
    Jan Clarkeabout 1 year ago

    Hmmm, very nice portrait, Von. Love this man’s eyes; the raised eyebrows and the Mona Lisa smile make him a very interesting subject. Lighting him from both sides is wonderful. Lol, the hat is a touch of beautiful whimsy,

  • He’s a great subject for sure…it was difficult to get him not to smile during the shoot. Some people are just happy all the time. I used mix lighting in this shot, first time I’ve done that and it seems to have worked out well.
    Thanks Jan.

    – Von McKnelly

  • Photography  by Mathilde
    Photography b...about 1 year ago

    Wonderful portrait !!

  • I very much appreciate you saying so….on behalf of everyone involved, thank you.

    – Von McKnelly

  • Shelly Harris
    Shelly Harrisabout 1 year ago

    Wonderful shadow play, awesome capture!

  • Happy to hear you say that Shelly….I love shadow play and use it when ever I can.

    – Von McKnelly

  • cherylc1
    cherylc1about 1 year ago

    Fabulous portrait and lighting!

  • Ah shucks Cheryl…taint nothing! :-)
    Thanks!!

    – Von McKnelly

  • Sharon Hammond
    Sharon Hammondabout 1 year ago

    Great lighting

  • I’ve been teaching lighting in preparation for when I get myself down-under someday and to give a week long workshop….better know what I’m talking about before I get there.

    – Von McKnelly

  • Malcolm Clark
    Malcolm Clarkabout 1 year ago

    Great portrait

  • Malcolm! Thank you sir….

    – Von McKnelly

  • Nadar
    Nadarabout 1 year ago

    Nicely shot Von.

  • Getting back to my roots in B&W portraits…feels right in B&W! Thanks.

    – Von McKnelly

  • michael scott
    michael scottabout 1 year ago

    portrait magic in B&W. the eyes are hypnotic. applause!!

  • Many thanks Michael….I too think it’s in the eyes that makes this portrait.

    – Von McKnelly

  • Grinch/R. Pross
    Grinch/R. Prossabout 1 year ago

    Awesome portrait Von!! Its almost like you can read his thoughts

  • When it tells a story I have what I need in an image…big thanks! :-)

    – Von McKnelly

  • mareakingurl
    mareakingurlabout 1 year ago

    You have definitely gone over to the dark side now haven’t you?
    Good choice and well done on your lighting and posing!

  • Well I’ll say this…it saves on buying backgrounds…lol
    I consider myself lucky to have gotten the chance to work with a subject that has such a wonderful soul.

    – Von McKnelly