Legs,
stockings, calves, high heels
No faces ever ?
No.
No faces within the scope of " A Paris, les élégantes."
French law as I see it makes it impossible to publicize photographs
taken in public places. Thats the reason why this site " les
élégantes " was created in the first place.
Do
you always ask your models permission to take their picture ?
No,
never. Id rather favour spontaneity and mouvement. Requesting
permission from " les élégantes "
would only, I gather, bring in self-conscious, clumsy postures and
more often than not, refusal.
Are
Les élégantes aware of your taking their pictures ?
Very
rarely. I must say I try to be as unconspicuous as possible. Sometimes
I get a conniving look from the model. A single look and all is said.
I love it !
What
if they look annoyed ?
I
dont push the matter. When it happens, I often realize that
I am in a bad mood myself.Women sense it right away. So ? I dont
use my camera when my spirits are low
Why
dont you select beautiful legs only ?
Because every woman
is not a haute couture top-model and its better that way !
How
do you proceed ?
For
" A Paris, les élégantes ", I shoot
with a digital camera.
Do
you digitally touch up your photos ?
Yes but in a
limited way. A little cleaning up and an occasional reframing, when
I deem it necessary.
Does
it make money ?
No,
not a dime ! Right from the start I choose not to use ad.banners.
Are
you an amateur or a professional photographer ?
Both. For more informations, refer to le_book.