"Yank Them Off the Sidewalk"

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Haven't done one of these in awhile, however the chance came to me this afternoon.

Best to ya, Ernst

[Matt K.]

Keep yanking them, you are doing a wonderful job. Wish I had your guts and do it. Very nice image, indeed. Full of expression.

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Thanks Matt, I appreciate your time and comments.

It's really not that hard, you see someone on the street, introduce yourself and then kindly asked them in for a quick portrait.

[JAS_Photo]

Beautiful work!

[Mad Aussie]

Your forte' is certainly portraits Ernst! Beautiful.

[Michaelaw]

When I grow up, I want to shoot portraits like this :thumbup:

[JAS_Photo]

What the guy above me said. Beautiful work Ernst!

[Marko]

Way cool - totally dig the expressions and BW!

[Iguanasan]

Beautiful. The stares are intense! Really, really nice. :thumbup::thumbup:

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Thanks everyone. It's a fun project.

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

From this morning.

[Iguanasan]

This pair seem to be a more fun-loving pair and, again, nicely captured. It certainly looks like a fun project.

Also, I was wondering, and forgive me if you've answered this already, do you give them a free print or digital copy? Do you get them to sign a model release?

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

I never give away a digital file, matter of fact I rarely sell them either. My regular customers need to buy portriats from me. The day I start selling digital files only is the day I really need to retire. ;-) I do offer these folks a FREE BW FineArt Portrait 9X6 printed from my Epson 3800 with Hanemuhle Fine Art Paper. I post these on Facebook with their permission and I don't have them sign a model release. Now if I was going to use their image for advertising/marketing then I will contact them for that release.

Best to ya, Ernst

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Rachel was walking by this morning.

[Iguanasan]

A very nice image, Ernst. Well done.

[Marko]

Totally digging this series Ernst! Love the fun pose in post 11 shot 1.

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Thanks guys. Oh Darrell came back for a return visit.

[edG]

great series Ernst-Ulrich

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Today's Victims. ;-)

[asnow]

Mirror what Ed says "Great series"
Loving all of them.

[Richard]

the series continues.... excellent work :)

[JAS_Photo]

Love that masked bandit!

[Andrew]

As usual some very interesting, well composed and perfectly exposed work Ernst. One day I'm going to have to jump on the ferry and come over and have a chat.

[Hillbillygirl]

Awesome series Ernst, lovin' every one of them. So many different walks of life shown in your work.

[Iguanasan]

Nice! And the masked bandit is a special treat. :thumbup:

[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

Two victims from today.