Homeland Security

[Rachel Foster]

I was recently asked to take some photographs of a work by Denise Whitebread Fanning called "Homeland Security." It's about raising children in a dangerous world (more about the work can be found here).

All shots were handheld.

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Homeland Security 1: Jacob Eliana

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Homeland Security 2: Jacob Eliana​

 

[Rachel Foster]

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Homeland Security 3: Jacob Eliana​

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Homeland Security 4: Jacob Eliana​

 

[Asher Kelman]

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Homeland Security 3: Jacob Eliana​

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Homeland Security 4: Jacob Eliana​

I'm impressed. I hope you took wide pictures too!

Asher

 

[Rachel Foster]

I did indeed! It was a bit difficult because of scheduling conflicts and a short amount of time between when the artist finished the project and the installation of the exhibit. The lighting was far from ideal and it was hard for the children to be in the suits and pose for any length of time.

I'm hoping to get some shots of the project when it's installed for the exhibit.

 

[Asher Kelman]

I did indeed!

Great, Rachel. That's wonderful!

So where is the exhibit and how long will it be up or acting out?

Asher

 

[Rachel Foster]

It opens at Central Michigan University. I suspect it will go more interesting places after that.

 

[Rachel Foster]

Some of the photos documenting the family in the suits will be part of the exhibition. I'm pleased with that.

 

[fahim mohammed]

Rachel, I am happy for your success. The group photo and the woman's close-up are particularly appealing to me.

My interpretation of these images might be off the mark, so could you please tell me why the
individual tents and isolation? Interesting and intriguing concept.

Regards.

 

[Rachel Foster]

It's about trying to protect a family in an increasingly dangerous world.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Rachel,

Returning to composition look at trimming from the top and lower portion to frame the figures in a peaceful horizontal format.

Homeland Security 1: Jacob Eliana

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This would remove what to me, at least, is a sense that the figures could be anywhere.

Homeland Security 2: Jacob Eliana​

What do you think about lightening the child's face.

Asher

 

[Rachel Foster]

Good suggestion.

I think this might be a time to use layers and masks!

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Rachel,

Good suggestion.

I think this might be a time to use layers and masks!

But aren't masks scary to little kids?

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Rachel Foster]

Well, it is almost Halloween.....

 

[Mark Hampton]

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Homeland Security 3: Jacob Eliana​

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Homeland Security 4: Jacob Eliana​

Rachel

I am in awe at this work... I need more ! will there be another performance of this.

Cheers

 

[Rachel Foster]

Thank you, Mark. The artist is truly creative and gifted. I'm hoping the work will be displayed in other venues.