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Re: Portraits by Kimberly Halverson

Katrina — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:35:52 -0000

That pic looks great so as your writing style.

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post traumatic depression — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:39:51 -0000

Aw thank you , you are interesting writ er my friend. That was a great post. I will have to bookmark this site so I can read more later.

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Re: Portraits by Kimberly Halverson

Neha — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:44:01 -0000

I really liked the concept behind your series. The write up is well drafted too.
What camera have you used for it? Are the photographs edited in photoshop?

Re: Portraits by Kimberly Halverson

Jamie Rose — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:55:04 -0000

JUDGES COMMENTS:

Kimberly, there are some beautiful and iconic images but I don't feel like there is a narrative here yet. I agree with the other judges that editing this down would have been seriously necessary for me to feel what you are trying to express here. You are way too good of a photographer I think to do one day of shooting on this subject.

Since I agree with Matt's comments, I'll speak to the long term goals of this project that I think could be great. Have you thought about how to flesh this story out into something more concrete? You could attack this as a long term story about this couple and continue to follow them through their lives. (see Carol Guzy's WHNPA winning story on the two elderly sisters). You could also look into doing a series of "day in the life" stories about elderly couples. The concept that these two still live at home could be expanded on to show how difficult it can be for elderly couples to remain together, in their home with failing health or just fiances.

I guess I would challenge you to think like a journalist and delve into the issues facing the elderly in Minnesota. What is important to them? What are their wishes and desires? Once you establish that, you'll be well on your way to making this a great story instead of a great concept.

Either way, you've got a great sense of place, a really nice feel for color and a good sense of looking like an invisible observer in your frames. Likewise, feel free to email me at jamie@momentaworkshops.com if you'd like to brainstorm on ideas or have me look at more images.

Good luck,
Jamie Rose

workshops: www.momentaworkshops.com
personal: www.jamierose.net

Re: Portraits by Kimberly Halverson

matteich — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:31:40 -0000

JUDGES COMMENTS:
Kimberly – These images show a wonderful grasp on light and color. Some like #s 1, 3, 5 and 15 are really beautiful images that stand out. There is great potential in this group of pictures to explore your relationship with Ernest and Luanna. As a viewer, I want to know more about them than what I get at this point. You try to focus on the mundane parts of their life but the scope is a bit limited. What about going with them to the grocery store, to church or to a friend’s house? Look for those fleeting tender moments where hands touch, or however they express themselves to one another. See if you can be there early in the morning as they climb out of bed to start their day. Push for more intimacy. The images remind me a great deal of KayLynn Deveney’s book, “The Day to Day Life of Albert Hastings.” I’ll link to her site here so you can check it out.

www.kaylynndeveney.com

Editing is one of the most crucial and yet difficult parts of photography. The images have to blend aesthetically and avoid redundancies to really flow. The middle of your essay gets a bit redundant with several lunchtime shots – some almost identical. These need to be trimmed out, leaving only the strongest to comprise your narrative. One other thing that stood out is that the camera awareness in #s 4, 11, and 12 clash stylistically with the others. The images where Ernest and Luanna seem to have forgotten your presence are the strongest. This is a good start to what could be a really touching story. I hope you continue to pursue it. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Re: Portraits by Kimberly Halverson

Muhammad Muhsin — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:48:24 -0000

great photo, and a well written essay kimberly :)

the choice of words i like the best, however, there could be a better flow in the whole essay, not that it's bad, just that i wish it had more of a proper flow :)

good work anyway :)

muhammad muhsin (JPGMAG: mark25)

Re: Portraits by Kimberly Halverson

Iris Bernau — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:39:49 -0000

WOW, KIMBERLY! I AM SO IMPRESSED. These are truly wonderful and characteristic! WAY TO GO!! I am so proud to be your aunt, I can hardly stand it! Love, Pet Honey Bernau

Re: Portraits by Kimberly Halverson

panosskoulidas — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:42:50 -0000

KIMBERLY,
great... great ... awesome... but you haven't avoided some serious repetition...
but what can i say... you are honest and sweet...
You care... and it shows... keep it up...
Like all of the essays here , is unfinished....
great start though... i see a great story coming up!!!!!
be back soonest!