People of the Klein Karoo
Andrew Gray (September 2nd, 2008)
The full series (of which this is just a part), “People Of The Klein Karoo,” took over 3 years to complete. All the photos were taken right next door to where Jill lived, near the little town of De Rust in the Western Cape of South Africa. Most of the people in the series are farm workers and their families on Rooi Rivier Plaas (Red River Farm).
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Photography by Jill Coleman
September 2nd, 2008 at 1:15 am
Jill, these images are amazing! I’ve no idea that you were in Chicago! I would have loved to sit down with you and have a chat about you and your work.
What’s really amazing is the connection that you have with your subject and more amazing is how they were captured at such close proximity to where you live too.
I do agree with you in regards to capturing your subject with respect and dignity…alot of times people want drama and flare in their photographs…there are many different ways to interpret this, but for me though, most of what I’ve captured are my subjects in their natural state of being, not posed and it’s finding out about photographers like you that makes me want to learn and grow and strive to be better at my craft:)
Again, what an experience it is for me to see your work here through Andy’s website…
Good luck.
Sincerely,
Samantha
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:16 am
A classical and honnest work.
strength and dignity, this is what it inspires to me.
Best.
September 2nd, 2008 at 10:33 am
Wonderful photography.
September 2nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Strong portrait – Our favorite is the last one, the man in the right corner. The look, the cropping, the contrast – excellent!
September 4th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
excellent work. Emotional full and strong fotos.
September 5th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Great portraits. The tones, expressions and the way processing make them really enjoyable to view
September 8th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
you really give a natural feeling to the subjets.
nice.
April 19th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Hello mrs. Coleman,
For some time now I’ve been trying to find the photographer who made the beautiful portrait picture called “It will not cry”. This picture is all over the internet, and a lot of times it is associated with Steve McCurry. The people at his office though told me that it isn’t one of his, so I had to proceed searching. But if I’m not mistaken, you are the one I’m looking for! And I have a name that goes with this beautiful face…
My question: I am recording an album with music of my own, and I would like to use this photo for the artwork. The photo would be on the front of the jewelcase, but as I don’t have any experience with using protected material, I want to make sure that I do things in a respectful, proper way. Therefore I’d like to ask you for your permission to use this photo and for some information as to how things like these get settled.
If you’d like to know more about the band, check http://www.frimangron.net
I want to use this photo, because of what I see in the eyes of this man. The album is called “Here I Stand” and inspite of his obvious grief, it is this power that I see in his expression and that touched me the moment I came across this photo.
Thank you in advance for your answer, I’m very much looking forward to hearing from you,
With kind regards,
Emiel Scholsberg