About Portrait Photography
Perhaps it is true that a photograph taken of someone without their blessing does steal a bit of their soul. It may also be true, however, that a photograph that describes someone on their own terms, and in their own (visual) words has the opposite effect. I believe that when people actively participate in their own representation, the resulting photographs inevitably capture their unique identity and beauty.
In other words, I work collaboratively, in a way that makes getting your picture taken actually fun!
Any doubts? Here's a lovely testimonial...
In the spring of 2002, I was the Sather Classical Professor at Berkeley. The Classics Department of Berkeley commissioned Genevieve Shiffrar to take an official photograph of me. Now I happen to be one of the most unphotogenic people in the world, but Genevieve brought out the best in me. Her good cheer and human decency shines through, and she made me feel at ease. She is not only a master of her craft but also a true student of life. No wonder everyone responds to her. The pictures of me that Genevieve took five years ago are still the only pictures I use when people ask me for a visual trace of my life. The word "life" is key in my formulation. Genevieve is not only an artist. She is a life artist.
Gregory Nagy
Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature
and Professor of Comparative Literature, Harvard University
Director, Center for Hellenic Studies
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