Interesting how this works, you come up with an idea then your mind is flooded with images, you remember old work that influences current work.
The latest images I have been thinking of are Weston's heroic heads. These photographs are almost like sculptures, you feel that he did them with a chisel and marble instead of a 5x7 camera.
The one of Nahui Olin is especially on the mark. The strength of the subject, the harsh light, the tight composition all create a very strong portrait. The eyes especially show the independence of this young woman.
If I could capture strength, sadness, vulnerability and loss in the same way with my upcoming heads then I have accomplished my goal.
