Thursday, October 9, 2008
What if you could hire a photographer who was part ninja? Someone who could hide the camera so your interactions with people and the smile on your face were truly authentic? You could get a glimpse of how others really see you, because for the first time you would also able to see the real you on film.
This novel concept is being offered by Izaz Rony, of Brooklyn, N.Y. His company is called MethodIzaz (www.methodizaz.com), and Izaz is generally cited as the pioneer of this candid photography service concept.
Using information provided by the client about his or her weekly routine, the photographer arrives unseen by the client and captures everyday moments in the client’s life, such as shopping, going out with friends or studying in the park.
Completely unaware of when, where or how your photo would be taken—or even what the photographer looks like—you might dress a bit sharper (or wish you had), but the “you” captured on film will be authentic.
MethodIzaz photo clients have the option to get their pictures in color, black and white or even sepia tone to give them a different look.
The advent of MySpace, Facebook and other social networking sites has created the new desire for ordinary people to have extraordinary photos of themselves. The typical, posed mirror-shot will no longer suffice.
Kelsey Hays-Lenihan, Brooklyn, N.Y., sophomore, says she uploads new photos to her Facebook every month and would be interested in such a service if it came to Lawrence.
“Every time you get a candid shot, it’s always more interesting,” Hays-Lenihan says.
Photo media major Allie Burch, Rochester, Minn., junior, says while she hadn’t heard of this service, she’s heard of others doing similar things, and might even consider shooting for a candid photography service herself.
“That’s the kind of photography I aim for,” Burch says. “Capturing personalities that are unhindered by knowing that someone is watching them.”
Be on the lookout for this concept to spread to other cities around the country. Is that the paparazzi following that guy? Is that girl an incognito celebrity? No, those are just their candid photographers.
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