Sunday, August 28, 2011

i HEART Faces: White

Iheartfaces is challenging photographers to conjure up their images of white in a color capture.
Hanan
During my photojournalism teaches at the high school I work at, I sometimes take my students outside and use them as models as I lecture [ramble]. I don't look for them to pose - actually preferring that they be oblivious to my camera. My shutter never stops working as I talk about composition, backgrounds, filling the frame, and telling a story. I love the results after a teach like this... always amazing captures of my beautiful and unique teenage charges.

This particular photo is one of my absolute favorites because I took it right around the same time that the student was working on a column about choosing to wear her hijab and dressing herself in clothing that kept her modestly covered all year. She's such a wonderful, intelligent girl, who has dealt with the stares of inconsiderate peers who don't get her "fashion" and don't bother to simply ask her the significance of her dress. I adore her strength. I envy the light she brings into the classroom. I love her naturally-beautiful outward appearance that matches so well with her soul.

10 comments:

Dina @ 4 Lettre Words said...

Stunning choice for white!

Rebekah said...

Absolutely Beautiful!

Katy E said...

Beautiful is right! What a gorgeous girl!

Ashley Sisk said...

Such a beautiful shot - so reflective.

Tara said...

I agree with all above! So beautiful! So reflective, so true.

ed pilolla said...

love the detail of hijab you were able to capture so sharply. the contrast of the white with her dark, rich skin is amazing. cute smile, moment:)

Amarie said...

What a beautiful young lady. She simply "glows". Wish we could teach all young women out there to feel as brave and confident in their own natural beauty, as she is.

Saun in Ohio said...

She is beautiful great shot!

Susan said...

You did again!! Incredible capture of a beautiful young lady...

Sascha Reinking said...

Love it!
Sascha