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Henry's Haircut_2

© Steven W. Lepak

Henry's Haircut_2

Uploaded: April 28, 2006

Description

This is the second image I have posted from this series. The image features my 4 yr old son, Henry, getting his hair cut. The gentleman cutting his hair (Ray) has operated his single-chair shop for 37 years at the same location. It is the kind of place that you can get your hair cut and/or get caught up on the news of the day. I happen to know that for some these are distinctly different reasons for making a trip to Ray's shop. Ray has a couple of old photos hanging on the wall of his shop that were taken 40 yrs ago of himself cutting the hair of a young boy. I have always admired these old photos on trips there with my sons. My goal with this series of candid shots was to make them look like one of those 40-yr old photos on the wall in Ray's shop. I presented Ray with a framed print of this image which now humbly hangs next to the old ones.
F/4.5, 1/60 s, ISO-100, Canon EFS 18-55mm lens. Dec 2005 (Henry's holiday haircut).

Comments

Sharon King April 28, 2006 0

As a hairstylist myself, I adore this photo! Great capture, wonderful story! Thanks for sharing. #435886

Tamara K. Walker level-classic April 28, 2006 0

Great photo and story, love Henry's expression.
Tamara #2703270

Steven W. Lepak April 29, 2006 0

Sharon and Tamara, Thanks for your comments. I Checked out your portfolios too - awesome stuff. I'll be watching for your new work. Best Regards, Steven #2704759

Ronda Chatelle level-classic July 03, 2006 0

This is just AWESOME Steven! Henry is beyond adorable! You captured a simple moment that will be a treasured memory for you, Henry and Ray forever. Great work! #2980160

Steven W. Lepak August 10, 2006 0

Thanks for your kind comment Ronda. Just noticed it - seems e-mail notification does not always work? I checked out your portfolio (and remember doing so some time ago too) - awesome stuff. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #3145664

Christine Lobsinger level-classic June 13, 2009 0

Wow... Steven, I love your image you made here...Simply beautiful.. Of-course, your words are 'right up there' too..
SMILING WITH YOU - ChriStiNe
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