Jennifer Gershon is a photographer from New Hope, PA specializing in fine art portraiture in the painterly style. Her work is inspired by the Old Masters and explores the play of light to create striking images with lush color, texture and dimensionality.
Among some of Jennifer’s influences and reference points for her photographs are Rembrandt, Jacques Louis-David, Velasquez, Ingres, Sargent, Vermeer, Caravaggio and the Pre-Raphaelites.
“I like to spend time with my subjects and get a “read” or inspiration and the portraits evolve from there. Sometimes an object, an article of clothing or a general mood will serve as the basis for a portrait. While certain aspects may be planned out in advance, most often the final image is a result of improvisation in the moment and pure play.
Storytelling plays an important role in the creation of a portrait. When a subject arrives open to imagination and with a willingness to let go and explore ideas this is when the unexpected and often, most gratifying images are realized.
A portrait session can be an empowering experience to the person who steps in front of the camera as they entrust the photographer to witness and capture something that may not always be readily revealed in everyday life. It is always an honor to spend a few hours with someone and come to learn a little more about the person as the process takes place. It is, admittedly, also very rewarding to witness that “oh wow, that’s me???” moment when the first captured images are revealed on the computer screen.” My hope is that the experience of creating the photo is as enjoyable as seeing the actual photo itself.”
-Jennifer Gershon @vizzzuals
Jennifer is a member of the Professional Photographers’ Association of Pennsylvania and has exhibited her works in Bucks County, PA, Philadelphia and NYC.
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