Portraiture and glamour photography possess both an aesthetic and an unwritten language that I am just beginning to grasp. The tilt of a head, the curve of a lip, the angle of the body and the position of the hands all contain meaning that we are subconsciously aware of through our culture and our evolution. Point of view, colour and lighting also contribute to the implied message that the image evokes. Add to this the infinite variety of fashion and makeup that the subject can wear and you create a wonderful medium for self expression, both for the model and for the photographer…

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