Five year old Athena faces the camera with the look of authority and wisdom. As she posses for her photographer father, Bill Gekas, the words 'say cheese' never enter the equation.
Bill, a multi award winning photographer from Melbourne, churns a unique old world charm quality to the images he creates. Sweet faced Athena has the perfect heart shaped lips and round eyes that draw you in for the journey back in time.
Click on the tag under each image : Bill Gekas to be directed to the photographers website and see more beautiful works of creative art.
“It's not about imitating any of the known past works, but more about
re-creating the atmosphere the old masters' works were known for,”
said Bill. {source TODAY.com}
The kindergarten age subject is patient when her father aims the camera towards her pretty face. Bill and his wife set up to take pictures of Athena about every two weeks. Dad says the trick is to work quickly to complete the entire photo shoot in approximately ten minutes.... just the right amount of time for a five year old to stay interested.
These are not your average 'sit-still-for-daddy-and-look-over-here' images. The creative idea's, planning and lighting techniques develop a successful combination that brings an aura of the Old Masters to each image.
To visit the website and gallery of photographer Bill Gekas, visit HERE. For Bill's blog with features on photography tips and suggestions visit HERE.
