About ordinaryimages

Jerry Freeman - Faces, Places, and Things.

I’m a regional photographer pursuing monochromatic snapshots of the ordinary with a wide prime at large aperture.
The philosophical discussions are are best left for others...for me it's simply about placing a frame around the light.

Personal observations

leave the camera ON and ready,
roll your finger over the shutter...caress the subject,
pay close attention to the background,
the negative space defines the subject,
reflections and shiny are best in overcast,
seize any opportunity to work in the rain,
present a sense of place by capturing it's atmosphere,
gesture connects the elements and moves the eye,
the intrigue of photography is the opportunity to create space,
rather than an image "of" something...make one "about" something,
it's easier to tell a story in evening light,
let the viewer provide the narrative,
"tomorrows" image is always my favorite.

Favorite quote: "never trust air you can't see" [Jay Maisel]

Photography Equipment

While I'm not into gear per se, I do understand the affinity for one's camera...90% of the pictures I take without one never turn out ; ]