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This
cover and inside photo essay of American tennis player Mali Vai
Washington,shot in the New York city daylight photo-group
studio in 1995, “...we had groomer Peter Brown re-create the
look of a player just ‘off the court’ with sweat droplets
on his face. I decided to try using a navy towel to partially cover
Mal's face, with his eyes peering out at the viewer, being the main
focal point. The lightest part of a photo is where a viewers eyes
are naturally drawn to, and in this case I think the utilization
of black and white photography also helped create a strong image.”
relates Landis.
Mal Washington was and is a great athlete and human being, active
in giving back to the communtiy through his foundation. He is also
a courtside commentator at Grand Slam events for major television
networks.
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About
the photographer . .
Steve Landis has travelled through many parts of the world during a career in professional photography incorporating the areas of photojournalism, fashion, beauty, and celebrity portrait photography for major publications for over 25 years. Steve has turned his life over to Yeshua the Messiah, (Jesus the Christ) and now primarily photographs weddings, family, actor, and executive portraits.
"I have been greatly blessed during my life and give the glory and thanks to Yeshua for a renewed life of peace and joy," states Landis. |
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