Comments on: People of the Klein Karoo

By: Emiel Scholsberg

Emiel Scholsberg — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:31:58 +0000

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

By: ward robinson photo

ward robinson photo — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:46:38 +0000

you really give a natural feeling to the subjets.
nice.

By: Apollo18

Apollo18 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:13:12 +0000

Great portraits. The tones, expressions and the way processing make them really enjoyable to view

By: karpenisi

karpenisi — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:09:18 +0000

excellent work. Emotional full and strong fotos.

By: Framed and Shot

Framed and Shot — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:57:22 +0000

Strong portrait – Our favorite is the last one, the man in the right corner. The look, the cropping, the contrast – excellent!

By: Clive

Clive — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:33:30 +0000

Wonderful photography.

By: Pierre

Pierre — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:16:08 +0000

A classical and honnest work.
strength and dignity, this is what it inspires to me.

Best.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:15:05 +0000

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