cameraderie's recent photos http://cameraderie.smugmug.com/ I grew up in an avant garde rock band discovered by John Peel.. I use the same experimental approach to photography. I resist using photoshop as it removes any sense of reality, I just rely on my attraction to potential. ~§~ The first photos I took with my digital slr were printed in 'THE HILL', THE GROVE and THE VILLAGE magazines, in favour of the officially employed photographer. Also credits in London Lite, Richmond and Twickenham Times and London PA magazine. More by luck than design you might find ... Richard E. Grant, Tracey Emin, Hugh Cornwall from the Stranglers, Jimmy Choo, Emma Noble, Chris Evans, Kenneth Clarke, the florist Orlando Hamilton, the musician and writer Paula Rae Gibson, Chrissy Isley, and Britain's Lost Model Sophie Morgan. Web Photography commissioned by: www.artmesh.org www.punkmeetsposh.com www.jenniferkaren.com (Volvic Germany) www.joriwhitepr.co.uk http://www.jleonard.co.uk/ http://www.prsm-exhibition.co.uk/patricia.html These friends have chosen my picture of them as their best public face ..... Isabella Pitt http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=581405467&ref=sgm Patricia Rodwell http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=567705903 Anne Pryds Neilson http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=643876541 Claudia Shaffer http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=609139467 Iain Thomson http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=787751201 Jennifer Karen http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=640070544 Poppy Whatmore http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=629175464&ref=nf Solid Light § Testimonial............Poppy Whatmore................Artist............2009 Raj Curry, professional photographer, has the gift of bringing to life a photo-shoot. Raj has a perceptive talent of bringing out the strength or depth of character in peoples’ portraits. His works have a strong narrative, whereby the spectator can engage with the subject matter’s actions, feelings and environment. Raj never photographs sterile forms of aesthetic beauty, rather they show the essence of life – on some occasions with a romantic appeal, or occasionally, in contrast, a dark twist of drama. Raj Curry consistently produces complimentary photographs of his subject matter. His technique does not require an airbrushed finish. The photographs in their raw state offer a distinct empathy, honest approach and strong dialogue with his subject matter. He has an acute eye for staging lighting both naturally and artificially to accentuate mood and quality. Raj has an exciting way of organising a photo-shoot using the environment around him in a resourceful manner. He likes to echo colours in the subject matter or the foreground with objects in the background creating a holistic, staged setting. He has a natural flare for composition with his keen desire for the design of the photograph as an entire entity. The photographs present themselves with a vibrancy of colour and have an intense atmosphere to them. The outcome can make a simple brief into a more dynamic and inclusive visual world on its own. I have worked with him on several occasions. Not only, is Raj exciting, energetic and inspiring to work with, but he always proposes innovative ideas for visualising a brief effectively. Raj Curry develops the process of recording artwork or people to a more intriguing and engaging level. ~§~ Testimonial ...................Lost For Words .....................Alice Leaf Nothing I could write could get vaguely close enough to giving Raj's pictures the justice they deserve...even someone with a far more stunning vocabulary than mine would struggle to capture the emotion and awe I felt when I saw the results of my first photo shoot. The reason I was so moved to distraction I think lies not only in Raj's obvious technical skill, but in his ability to capture that etheral quality that a lot of pictures lack. I felt like I had been photographed inside out and it quite literally brought tears to my eyes! So to all the normal people out there who want to be made to feel beautiful (even those who are 'camera-shy and unphotogenic' as I believed I was) and can handle having their soul mirrored straight back at them, I wouldn't recommend anyone else. ~§~ Testimonial............. Jennifer Karen..............Actress Raj the pictures we did 2 years ago are still the most effective I have. Whenever I send them to producers and directors I always get a response. Definitely owe you several suppers for that! ~§~ Testimonial.........Amelia Rope..........Entrepreneur " Raj Curry your talent is huge huge huge. The way you perceive your subjects, clearly immerse yourself into their being whether human, nature, the interpretation and light. Each one I have looked at so far (not the whole repetoire as it takes flipping ages for my laptop to download them) has a uniqueness to it and leads the eye around the photo. Raj if you dont you should stand so proud and tall with your work tapping an incredible dimension to you that so people would only dream of having and you have been gifted with. Eddifying reminded me of my grannies 'golden pathway' and well Raj Anna the Sprite 'The Adept Aim' and DSC 2027 would love to know that location as could be there quite happily .............. A.R. All Copyrights Retained. Cameraderie (TM http://www.smugmug.com/img/feed-icon.png Fri, 11 May 2007 08:53:37 -0700 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:06:09 -0700 http://www.smugmug.com/ Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. http://cameraderie.smugmug.com/Art/Electrical-Aperture-Ground/k-kkool1-12/151741164_HntKZ-Ti-2.jpg cameraderie's recent photos http://cameraderie.smugmug.com/