JPG Magazine: Photos: "IF U ONLY KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU" by photography seven

IF U ONLY KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU

By photography seven

On 27 April 2008

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I started taking photos in september 2007. before that i had no idea about photography what so ever..
I did not know what is the shutter speed what is the apperature and the biggest mystery was ISO..

I joined JPGMAG and I learned all what I learned here solo.

when this theme opened i could not think but of one person on JPGMAG.

I was interetsed in shooting people..and they were the hardest to capture..

Then I met Charles Rushton on JPGMAG. He was patient enough to teach me from scratch..

from him I learned the importance of the side lighting, the diagonals, the focus on the eyes, the story behind the portraits, the mood, the feeling, the composition and all..

now..
when ever I take a portraits i upload it here and wait...
if Charles comments on it I know i did a good job.. I feel happy.

I ordered his portraits book from the states i studied every single detail..i tried to copy him..

ALL MY PORTRAITS ARE ALWAYS AND WILL ALWAYS BE DEDICTAED TO HIM. I HOPE ONE DAY I WILL BE ABLE TO PAY HIM BACK.
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(Ten years ago and during the harvest season my grand father fell of an olive tree and broke his back. He has been on a wheel chair since then.

Ten Years ago my grand mother knew that the man who supported her for her life needs her support.

They kept their life chained like the pearls on her neck..precious but sometimes tight.

Today...
i took this photo)

In the The Power In Names (الطاقة في الاسماء) Faces From Lebanon photo essay.

Also in the story When things come to an end.

26 Responses

On 27 April 2008 Natalie S gave props:
This is nice Wissam
On 27 April 2008 Laura Boston-Thek gave props:
Very beautiful and touching image. Such softness in his eyes...how could you not love and adore him.
On 27 April 2008 Simon Le gave props:
Wissam, you did capture an amazing moment! Stunning shot.
On 27 April 2008 *hector* ortiz gave props:
powerful...indeed.
On 27 April 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Incredible. If the closed eyes are by chance -- incredible luck, but also in incredible choice to use the shot, in any event. If the closed eyes were at your request, again, incredible choice. The capture of your grandfather in the shot is also just wonderful - the light in his eyes and as it captures the white in his whiskers is excellent. The connection between them, which you've captured, is damn good, indeed.
Nice work.
On 27 April 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
Thank you for sharing this.
On 27 April 2008 Kathleen Bjoran gave props:
This is such a lovely couples portrait! Great work!
On 27 April 2008 Mike said:
i'm sorry to hear of this. your grandmother had a difficult choice to make; this picture seems a very nice tribute to their togetherness. It warms me to see this
On 27 April 2008 Mike gave props:
a very nice portrait of the beloved
On 28 April 2008 seanie blue said:
I get the impression from both faces that they are saying "I am still here," each in his own way. I think the human spirit is never broken until a person decides to let it go, and these people are still so full of spirit that they have caused you to take this picture and show it here, as surely as gravity brings an apple from the sky to the ground, as surely as affection attracts a kiss. Why am I so sure that this was their reward for posing, a kiss? Loaded with love as all kisses are but also perhaps tinted with your relief that they are both still here, reflecting your very own spirit? I am sure they are both happy and proud that this picture is here, Wissam, but I bet the fact that you captured it is more important to them than if the Sun rises tomorrow.
On 28 April 2008 Michelle Lane gave props:
How can I compete with what Seanie said...perfectly put. This picture exudes a combination of sadness, passion, and hope that it nearly brings me to tears. You out-did yourself on this portrait Wissam and captured the emotion too well.
On 30 April 2008 José Fàbrega Agea said:
Really magnificent. In my origins (I'm a mediterranean man) there are olive trees, almonds, fields,. Have you ever harvest the olives and the almonds with a stick? Rain the plants (letuces, tomatoes and so) at firs hour in the morning. Smell the flavours of roses and yasmin at night? yes they are my origins, meavy you know all this Wissam.
On 2 May 2008 anna garcia said:
I so love the way you shoot with feeling~ your comp is always perfect. Each shot is just amazing!
On 9 May 2008 Eric Sayah gave props:
This is simply fantastic!!!!
On 9 May 2008 Mike said:
after reading the meaning of the names, i must say they work in the pic-his eyes are unequalled and and she is both inward and outwardly beautiful for standing beside him, i liked your story a lot
On 12 May 2008 adniloj gave props:
For so many reasons, this is a beautiful portrait Wissam. I feel the names are relected here. Wahid's beautiful wise-looking eyes have learned much from his personal hardship that could not have been easy; his face I feel tells a story of hardship yet a love; Jamal is a beautiful name, so common sense that it means beauty; She is a beautiful woman & has to be a strong one to in order to support her husband in the times needed; this portrait does show much love, you have a wonderful way of bringing this out in your photos; I could sit & look into Wahid eyes endlessly, they seem to speak so much to me in this portrait
On 20 May 2008 Linda Merz gave props:
Wissam, Your story and your photographs are wonderful. The portrait of your grandparents is outstanding and very powerful. I voted yes on your story and hope everyone will read it.
On 28 May 2008 Jayne Logan gave props:
And this is exactly what true love IS .. very touching reminder, superb photograph.
On 4 June 2008 Michelle Lane gave props:
I would love to learn tips from Charles...he is an amazing photographer. I feel the same way you do...a comment from Charles or an add to his favorites is validation for me that I took a good photo. He's a great source of inspiration for me too, as are you. You learned a lot in a very short time...your images are truly amazing.
On 4 June 2008 "Peggy.Sue" Harrington gave props:
Beautiful photo and so full of love and emotion. Your dedication to Charles is very kind and it sounds as though he has been enormously generous and helpful. Wonderful combination.
On 4 June 2008 paul moore gave props:
Charles does'nt have to try too hard to be an influence,i think he got to us all.Looking at this picture i can just feel the love between your parents and the composition is perfect -behind every man stands stands a good woman.
On 6 June 2008 Laurie Search gave props:
How sweet and beautiful and full of love. And I'm sure you're doing Mr. Rushton proud! :)
On 8 June 2008 Jason Platt gave props:
Heartfelt in both the capture of your parents but also your appreciation for Charles as a teacher and inspiration!
On 10 June 2008 Tom said:
i can see what ur grand pa is proud of, ofcourse his life partner. his sparkling eyes shows the feelings & the emotions he have for her and ur garnd ma is looking realy satisfied in this pic as she did the best for her love, her companion of life......
im in love with this picture.
On 11 June 2008 Linda Merz gave props:
Perfect for the theme. Your commentary and this portrait just could not be any better.
On 12 June 2008 Raymond Clarke gave props:
Remarkable!..Keep it goin Seven!!