Portrait of a Party Guest

Painters and and photographers through time have turned out a dizzying array of portraits, from historical figures to family members to lovers. The portrait in its unique way has been a small window into the human soul.

Over the years I have taken several shots that in the strictest sense were portraits. They consist of head and shoulders views of individuals, mostly friends, sometimes strangers, but they were seldom posed. I have decided to go back and harvest some of these shots and give them my own particular spin. 

In some cases it has been a journey into my past and a special opportunity to re-experience, thoughts, memories, emotions and encounters, both random and intimate.