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Marianne Mandrusiak: Variations in a Bowler Hat

2008.02.17

my favorite

A week after our last series, Marianne and I went back to take some more photos.

The costume and style were Marianne's idea. I wanted to follow her enthusiasm and see what we could come up with. She suggested using a ladder, and I thought of the fire escape. It was a COLD day for that costume, but it was great being out there.

Reflecting on what we got, I feel this classic look does well taken into a genuinely gritty environment. I can think of other contexts that would work as well - in warmer weather.

julia gotz

p.s. Though I chose to post more portrait or static poses, Marianne is a dancer, and this Fosse-inspired jazz look reflects a style of dance that she has training in and loves.

28 Comments

so very expressive!!!

vterezia · 2008-02-17: 16:24

Nice shoot! Nice Colors & Attractive Woman ;)

eegii · 2008-02-17: 16:27

I like b&w shots... they looks like more elegant as color shots.

Pikapol · 2008-02-17: 16:35

Very cool idea, I like it very much!

haushinka · 2008-02-17: 16:51

#6 i like best.
hey cool hose!

sunshineand · 2008-02-17: 17:40

I really like the first one and her face in #7 - the whole set is great!

kware · 2008-02-17: 23:16

I really like the first one also...and the second. They look very Fossi-ish!

Carley · 2008-02-18: 01:03

Marianne est extraordinaire! Julia, tu as de la chance d'avoir des modèles qui collaborent avec toi!! Bravo, bravo!! :))))))

lanmitye · 2008-02-18: 06:37

nice

Andrea67 · 2008-02-18: 12:47

I think I'm in love.............Great set.

joycephotography · 2008-02-18: 14:08

I dont know why but no 8 makes me think of a chorus/stage player relaxing between shows outside a theatre say in Manhattan! Always an interesting post to view from you and today is no exception!

Ed1973 · 2008-02-18: 14:30

Your images are so crisp and with such beautiful tones, as well as being so sensitive and creative. A pleasure to see someone wha is mastering the craft! These are all great...but I think I like #2 best...but the lines and shapes and angles in #7 make it very pleasing as well.

jagungal · 2008-02-19: 02:38

Life is a cabaret my friend!

I actually prefer the 1st indoor shot and then the first two b&w sitting on the stairs. Shame the third of those has unfortunate shadows which detract as that would have been my #1 fave. Nice set, but far too cold out there if you ask me. LOL. ?:o)

Zedsdead · 2008-02-19: 05:08

I have today returned to this site after a few months 'break'. You were the first person I looked for; your work to me is so inspiring...

Another stunning set of shots; The costume reminds me of my days tap dancing :)

Emma · 2008-02-19: 06:17

ME ENCANTAN ESOS RETRATOS

Tomasnomas · 2008-02-19: 16:20

Oh, Marianne, you're so Unbearably Light in your Being!

tiffany · 2008-02-20: 10:05

She must have been cold. Nice, my fav is #8

caroq · 2008-02-20: 14:59

love the first two...the rest are nice too but they might have been moodier if they had been taken at a different time of day...in my very humble opinion ;-)

Genevieve · 2008-02-20: 19:21

su favorite i mi favorite

bolder · 2008-02-21: 08:49

brrrr, makes me shiver to see the snow in the back ground, your friend is indeed talented as well as tough. :) Your talent makes it all worth while though.

EddieD125 · 2008-02-21: 09:40

Wonderful, great exposure, concept, pretty model. The B&Ws are fantastic.

You have such mad skillz! :)

backamp · 2008-02-21: 09:54

She is wonderful and great to see a real women in the world of artificial skinny "beauties"! You put her perfectly in scene, I love especially no 2 with the cool reflection of her in the background, no. 5 for the sparkles of light on her, and the last one for her wonderful and natural lough! One of your best set (quality wise too!)

longimanus · 2008-02-21: 10:42