Personal Photography Project – Artist Series #1: Renzo Fernandez

It’s winter now in Toronto so time for a personal photography project or two.  Last year I did a 5-part Coffee Series that helped me a little bit with telling stories.  This time around i’m doing an Artist Series where I will be featuring painters, sculptors, musicians and others.  I’m hoping to give you a glimpse into the life of an artist.  While they work on their craft.  In their space.  I wanted to do this in a documentary fashion so as to allow the artist to work unimpeded by my presence and camera.  The artist is obviously aware of my presence, especially in the beginning.  I stay back and try to let them relax and forget about me.  The first artist to be featured is Renzo.  He’s a busy creative who works full-time at an art gallery, creates art for himself and he’s a part-owner of Surfing Turtle Lodge in Nicaragua.  During this session while I nursed my coffee I saw Renzo getting lost in his painting.  It started off as a sketch and then he began mixing his different paints.  At that point he started to slowly get into his zone and really began focusing on his art.

I’m going to document these sessions with my Contax G2, a 35mm film camera.  Not only do I love the entire process of shooting film and the final product but it also creates its own challenge.  I will only shoot one 36-exposure roll per session.  I have to be a bit more thoughtful and analytical in my shot selection but also prepared to shoot at a moment’s notice.  Here I shot Kodak Portra 800 rated at 800 and scanned/developed by The Find Lab.

I’m also looking for more artists so if you are one yourself or know someone, drop me a line.
Renzo Fernandez Artist Series by Paul Krol Toronto Photographer Contax G2 The Find Lab Portra 800Toronto Documentary Personal Photography project Artist SeriesToronto Portrait Photographer Contax G2 Portra 800 The Find LabPersonal Photography Artist Series Project by Toronto Photographer Paul KrolPersonal Photography Artist Series Project by Toronto Photographer Paul KrolPersonal Photography Artist Series Project by Toronto Photographer Paul KrolPersonal Photography Artist Series Project by Toronto Photographer Paul KrolPersonal Photography Artist Series Project by Toronto Photographer Paul KrolToronto Artist Series #1 featuring Renzo Fernandez - PainterToronto Artist Renzo Fernandez featured by Paul KrolPersonal Photography Artist Series Project by Toronto Photographer Paul KrolCreative Portrait Toronto Photographer for Personal Photography project shot on Contax G2 and Kodak Portra 800 35mm film

  • December 31, 2015 - 3:59 pm

    bryan - love the project and the limitations you are putting on it. challenging yourself creatively is so critical!ReplyCancel

  • January 1, 2016 - 11:04 am

    Anton Chia - Very beautiful Paul. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • January 5, 2016 - 12:29 pm

    Aaron - An artist documenting an artist – it’s a beautiful thing. Lovely photos and taking with love, care and attention. Your processing perfectly suits the subject and mood. Here’s to an awesome 2016 Paul 🙂ReplyCancel

  • January 5, 2016 - 2:49 pm

    Jessica Schilling - Great work, Paul. I loved the coffee series and this is sure to be another impressive set of storytelling images!ReplyCancel

  • January 5, 2016 - 6:25 pm

    Sachin Khona - Excellent project and idea Paul. Looking forward to seeing more of these. All the best!ReplyCancel

  • January 5, 2016 - 8:59 pm

    Tyler - love this, dude.ReplyCancel

  • January 7, 2016 - 5:28 am

    therese winberg - Great series, and a great idea.ReplyCancel

  • January 7, 2016 - 10:36 am

    Aga - hello, this is a wonderful project and if you are willing to travel as far as Burlington I would love to be one of your subjects.ReplyCancel

  • January 8, 2016 - 1:50 pm

    Amy Barton - What a brilliant idea – always seeking to push creative possibilities! Lovely frames Paul!ReplyCancel

  • January 19, 2016 - 6:27 am

    reportaż ślubny warszawa - Stunning stuff, great job!ReplyCancel

  • January 25, 2016 - 6:02 am

    reportaż ślubny warszawa - Beautiful and nice photos;-)ReplyCancel

  • February 18, 2016 - 6:54 am

    Mark White - Inspiring photographs. The mood and tone works really well.ReplyCancel

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  • February 18, 2016 - 7:01 am

    dave web - I like your work. Such a great styleReplyCancel

  • February 18, 2016 - 7:03 am

    James Michael - Fab shots. Excellent documentary photographyReplyCancel

  • February 18, 2016 - 7:19 am

    Mark Man - Great to see an artist dedicate himself to his workReplyCancel

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