I met Vincent today, while on a Photowalk with @charleschesslerphotography, @agreeablestrangers, in New York City, as part of the 2019 Adorama Inspire Photography Conference. Vincent had on this cool rugged looking, outback style hat, and was just about the right age to immediately make me think of a technique by Polish portrait photographer, Andrzej Dragan. Dragan developed a special style which not beautifies the models, but instead creates a sharp, dark and contrasty image to evocative dramatic expression. Thanks to Vincent for being a good sport while I experimented making him look rougher and older than he really is. Thanks also to Charles who gave a very educational lecture on street photography with agreeable strangers.

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