Archive for July, 2008

Jul 25 2008

Early Photographs (5)

Published by HvdK under General,Photography

Early Photographs (5)

At age sixteen I figured that the best way to become a professional photographer was to make pictures of dramatic events, like a house on fire. When I was finally there to make this picture, I just knew I had it made until the editor of the local newspaper informed me that abandoned buildings were of no interest to him.

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Jul 25 2008

Early Photographs (4)

Published by HvdK under General,Photography

Early Photographs (4)

In the late Seventies I decided to become a product photographer, because I really enjoyed working in the studio. Product photography was all about perfectionism and that was my second nature, at least that is what I told myself. To make this picture I obviously went through a lot of trouble getting the flame going without somebody pressing the button on the lighter, but when I finally had it all set up, I did not notice there was a slight draft in the studio, making the flame lean just a tiny bit towards the left. It was the end of a promising career.

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Jul 25 2008

Early Photographs (3)

Published by HvdK under General,Photography

Early Photographs (3)

This picture was taken at a Rolling Stones concert in Rotterdam late 1970s. Some Hell’s Angels were mocking the police; there were some fists fights between visitors and Hell’s Angels. Instead of focusing on the action I was too scared to even turn around, so I concentrated on the couple in front of me.

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