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| Colleen Hughes |
Borges writes often that every first time, when repeated, will still be the first time. I am not all that sure I agree.
In that last century, especially in the 80s and early 90s, I photographed many beautiful ecdysiasts that showed patience with my amateur bungling. It was thanks to their patience that I eventually became better. One of those patient muses was Colleen Hughes. She even posed for me in Lighthouse Park.
But today I decided to look into her files again after my social media Facebook showed me a blog I had written about her some years ago. It is this one. Perfection Deferred
When I looked at the files it hit me like a bolt that some of these photographs are good for one reason. I did not use my neutral and boring studio. I photographed her in her home where she was comfortable, could change clothes but best of all the existing light (no flash) and the window light came through.
No at my age of 83 I do not see myself taking pictures like this again. I don’t know young women and the women I know do not feel comfortable showing their age.
I might just correct Borges and point out that every first time repeated, provides cumulative improvement that comes with experience.
And Below more of Colleen Hughes blogs: