John Cox Opera Director (serious) - White Out Portrait 2024

            A very different formal #whiteoutportrait of my friend John Cox - international opera director - trying to capture his steely resolve, deep thoughtfulness, and phenomenal directing talents. 

From the same affectionate shoot as the previous post, full of fond memories across the decades that we’ve known each other, ever since Robin Forster and I met John and his late husband John Hayes back in the early 90s. 

I’ve always been blown away by John’s ability to direct the chorus so effectively to bring crowd scenes to life. (And yes, to direct big stars too obviously!!)

Extraordinary to think his productions of The Magic Flute and The Rake’s Progress (with sets by David Hockney) were first performed 50 years ago and continue to be staged today.

This image was achieved with: 
4 medium sized beauty dishes - 1 above camera and 1 oblique each side. 
1 positioned behind the sitter to bleach out sections of the backdrop
Wireless trigger on camera. 
   

Taken on: June 7, 2024

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