Portraits 2022

October 24, 2022.

This year for Facetober, I continued to focus on the sub-theme of my daughter, Darcy. I also wanted to experiment with portraiture and use color and pattern to create mood and atmosphere. I aimed to create a feeling of warmth and intimacy in my images, and I wanted to capture Darcy’s essence within the various daily themes. My favorite image from this series is the image of Darcy with blue braids and gold hoop earrings. I love how she wryly smiled for the pose, and the spark in her eye alludes to a sense of mystery. It is also one of Darcy’s favorite portraits from this year’s challenge. She feels that it communicates a sense of sophistication and glamour. I am delighted with how expressive and evocative my Facetober series turned out. I am also pleased and touched by Darcy’s ongoing collaboration thus, the portraits also serve as a diary of our relationship. We always have a lot of fun, and I learn from her.