Lady Friend

[larryj]

I was doing a portrait for a photography friend back in the film days. I shot 23 images on a 24 exposure roll and did not have any shots I was happy with, we photographers have a hard time in front of the camera. So I had the lass sit on a wooden stump and look over her shoulder at me and I say something a little risqué and got this shot. I don't remember if she bought any of the prints, but she sold me; I married her 3 months later.

Image made with the Rollieflex SL66 and the 120mm macro lens.

The image is a little soft because it was laminated behind plastic on wood and is the only print I had left!

 

[AlanLichty]

Never bought your prints eh? Sounds like your efforts were hardly in vain however

How long ago was this?

 

[larryj]

Never bought your prints eh? Sounds like your efforts were hardly in vain however

How long ago was this?

This image was taken in July 1978, over 45 years ago and we are still married and shooting photos together.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Larry!

It's interesting, before reading what you wrote I looked at the image and thought that it had a very 70's film look to it, and then I found I was right! I really like the image, and you certainly scored. You have one very beautiful wife! I really like her smile, and her eyes seem to have a life of their own.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Neat backstory, Larry.

 

[Michael13]

Inspirational story and photo. Congratulations, Larry!

 

[larryj]

Neat backstory, Larry.

Thanks Douglas it is a real love story!

 

[larryj]

Inspirational story and photo. Congratulations, Larry!

Thanks for the comments Michael13.

 

[larryj]

Hey Larry!

It's interesting, before reading what you wrote I looked at the image and thought that it had a very 70's film look to it, and then I found I was right! I really like the image, and you certainly scored. You have one very beautiful wife! I really like her smile, and her eyes seem to have a life of their own.

Thanks Jim and that beautiful lady is just as beautiful on the inside, a loving spirit that keeps glowing!

 

[Peter Michal]

I was doing a portrait for a photography friend back in the film days. I shot 23 images on a 24 exposure roll and did not have any shots I was happy with, we photographers have a hard time in front of the camera. So I had the lass sit on a wooden stump and look over her shoulder at me and I say something a little risqué and got this shot. I don't remember if she bought any of the prints, but she sold me; I married her 3 months later.

Image made with the Rollieflex SL66 and the 120mm macro lens.

The image is a little soft because it was laminated behind plastic on wood and is the only print I had left!

Beautiful story Larry and beautiful photography!

 

[larryj]

Beautiful story Larry and beautiful photography!

Thanks for your comments Peter, very much appreciated!