Sweet Memories

[David Cantor]

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A few years ago, I came across a promotional video being made on a piece of waste land in London's East End.  I was transfixed by the sensational voice of the waif-like singer, she was standing on a round piece of wood that was slowly rotated by some kind of connection to a portable battery.  The 'crew' consisted of a videographer, a make-up artist and a general helper, the audience was just me.  At the end of the recording I asked Gizelle if I could take a few photographs adding that this was the first time ever that I was moved by a song that felt like it had been written and sung just for me.  This is one of the shots that I took on that day.

Here's link to the finished video.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkG0lBKUZB8   Hope you enjoy.

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[Sparkassenkunde]

What a wonderful portrait of a wonderful woman! This must have been a truly exceptional experience. I especially like the tight crop - this brings her stunning eyes right into the center. Thanks for sharing this picture here with us!

[fotografr]

This is really an exceptionally good portrait. The forward tilt of her head adds a sense of her involvement in being photographed. One of your best in my opinion. 

Edited June 20, 2023 by fotografr

[David Cantor]

15 minutes ago, fotografr said:

This is really an exceptionally good portrait. The forward tilt of her head adds a sense of her involvement in being photographed. One of your best in my opinion. 

Thank you Brent, encouraging as always

[Lelmer]

Entirely agree with James and Brent 👍

[benqui]

What a beautiful portrait David! In most cases I do not like a tight crop, but this one is an exception: really perfect!

[stuny]

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James & Brent said it all, except for how lovely she sings.

[robert_parker]

Striking piece of work - really enjoyed the video and the one for 'Hero' that followed after... really nice studio work that reminds me a little of Joy Denalane

[David Cantor]

2 hours ago, robert_parker said:

Striking piece of work - really enjoyed the video and the one for 'Hero' that followed after... really nice studio work that reminds me a little of Joy Denalane

Thank you Robert, I don’t know about Joy Denalane so will investigate.  The scenes of Gizelle in the rain were shot at a place called Arnold Circus in Shoreditch.  Former site of the Old Nicol, probably London’s most notorious slum which was demolished in the late 1890’s.  A book about the history of the place is ‘The Blackest Streets’ by Sarah Wise, one of my favourites.

[David Cantor]

6 hours ago, robert_parker said:

Striking piece of work - really enjoyed the video and the one for 'Hero' that followed after... really nice studio work that reminds me a little of Joy Denalane

Hi Robert, researched Joy and will definitely listen to some more.  Maybe look at Bel Cobain, I posted an image here https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/374951-street-portrait-no-20/#comment-4741255   My favourite Bel number is Introverted Stoner.