It always bothers me when people say portraiture is easy.
Like most things, or like most photographic endeavors, taking a shot that captures not only the intent of the artist but also the inner feelings of the subject is extremely difficult.
But once every now and then, a moment comes up. The subject knows he is in the mood and you understand it is the moment. You could care less about composition, about lighting, about basically anything and just presses that little button.
And a work of art is made.
* The picture was taken in Vanderbilt University’s art studio.