Comments on: Summer In America: A Patriotic Series By Photographer Manny Mares

By: Aaron DuRall

Aaron DuRall — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:17:00 +0000

Admittedly, a number of these photos are soft and that’s something I initially noticed when I saw these photos on the message board that the writer, myself, and the photog post on. However, Manny is a master with film. Digital is a whole new world to him, and while his images are soft here, his comp and other elements are great. Maybe you shouldn’t talk shit without doing a little bit of research. Both the writer and the subject are pretty exceptional at what they do in the world of photography.

I would have liked to see more of Manny’s work that really shows his abilities, i.e., his film stuff. But, I do love his concept here with the series. Just not a fan of the “softness”.

Also, for the guy griping about not getting how “this style of portraiture has gained such a following and appreciation by so many photographers and photo critics. Skinny models, seductive
clothing, up against a white wall with the camera on auto and pop up flash” it’s the artist’s preference. Sure, you’re entitled to your opinion, but everything is subjective. It’s not about what you like. It’s about what the photographer and the subjects like. Manny does a TON of work for a multitude of people. They obviously come to him for a reason. I don’t know, maybe it has something to do with his style. Just a guess…

By: Bob S

Bob S — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:20:00 +0000

Fstoppers: How was it finding the talent for the series?

I think he should have looked for a photographer first…

By: writersbloc

writersbloc — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:17:00 +0000

Half of these looks really out of focus to my eye.

By: Gary Meyer

Gary Meyer — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:36:00 +0000

I’ve never really understood how this style of portraiture has gained such a following and appreciation by so many photographers and photo critics. Skinny models, seductive clothing, up against a white wall with the camera on auto and pop up flash. I just don’t get it.

By: RUSS

RUSS — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:07:00 +0000

second photo , of the person in glasses, is nice. Other than that, after viewing the photos, I want to ask what kind of point and shoot/camera phone does he use?

By: Aaron DuRall

Aaron DuRall — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:48:00 +0000

Tony, my dude, awesome job. Awesome of you featuring another B9er as the center for your piece, too!

By: Tim McLaughlin

Tim McLaughlin — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:42:00 +0000

Bee nine