First of all, I want to wish each of you a Happy and Safe 4th of July! In the spirit of the up-coming holiday I wanted to share a little tidbit of inspiration I found this week.
Many of you have probably heard of The Soldier Portraits Project, but if you are not familiar with Ellen Susan's work, then you have to take a peek at something awe-inspiring. Not only is it a wonderful tribute to the men and women of the 3rd Infantry Division (currently serving), it's also a interesting study in photography.
Ellen's images are all made using a 150 year-old collodion wet plate process which is the same process used to document much of the Civil War. During this time period, this process was also used for portraiture, landscape work, art photography and architectural photography. And it truly is a beautiful work of art.
What's really cool about this project is that each solider that is photographed receives their image on either a glass or metal plate to display in their home/office. And, since the project has been so successful, Ellen, is now open to photograph any soldiers who are interested in becoming part of the project.
So as you salute past and present soldiers this holiday weekend and ponder what freedom means to you, take a few minutes to see what just one of your comrades have done to show her respect with her talents. I am sure you will be touched, just like I was. Enjoy your holiday weekend.
Happy Shooting-
Daly Dose
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