Ricford.

I took the first two photographs here of my son, Richard, almost exactly 14 years ago, when he was 3. It was these, and many other images that I took at the time that sparked an interest in portrait photography. The last two are at 14 and a few months ago, just before Ric’s 17th birthday.

I’m off to Canada on Wednesday to start a photo-essay with writer, and close friend, Trevor Gibbs. We arrive in Calgary on Thursday and are going to spend a few days exploring the Rockies before flying north to Yellowknife to start the project proper.

So, I’m not sure what I’ll be doing in the way of blogging over the next month…watch this space.

23 responses to “Ricford.”

ckponderings

September 2, 2012 at 2:38 pm

Great portraits and really good to have something like this covering the years. 🙂

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 2, 2012 at 9:12 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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eldinsmille

September 2, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Cool portraits!

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 2, 2012 at 9:12 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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ehpem

September 2, 2012 at 4:37 pm

Really nice portraits. Have a great trip to the Rockies and NWT, I look forward to seeing shots when you get back.

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 2, 2012 at 9:12 pm
  
  Thanks, I’m looking forward to it!
  
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Carissa

September 2, 2012 at 4:41 pm

Lovely boy you have there. Best of luck on your travels and project!

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 2, 2012 at 9:13 pm
  
  He’s a gem, thanks!
  
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John Illingworth

September 2, 2012 at 5:42 pm

Look forward to some great images from the project Phil. We arrived in Calgary yesterday and we’re heading for Canmore this afternoon. Small world! Have a great trip!

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 2, 2012 at 9:13 pm
  
  Small indeed! How long are you there for?
  
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  1. John Illingworth
    
    September 3, 2012 at 3:43 am
    
    We’re staying at the Delta Lodge Hotel at Kananaskis until Saturday, then going to Vancouver until the following Saturday, then to the Banff Gate Resort for another week. Get in touch if you’re in any of those areas and we’ll have a beer!
    
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  2. Phil Kneen Photography
    
    September 3, 2012 at 8:39 am
    
    We’re in Banff Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We leave Banff on Saturday afternoon to drive back to Calgary and fly North. Maybe meet for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or supper? Or beers?
    
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lautal

September 3, 2012 at 12:25 pm

I like your black and white pictures. This set of your son’s portraits is lovely.

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 3, 2012 at 12:26 pm
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Fay Moore

September 3, 2012 at 3:28 pm

He has his daddy’s soulful eyes. I wonder if he sees the world as you do? At 17, is he looking forward to life’s adventures or is he terrified of what surprises may be coming? These are rhetorical questions. His darling freckled face is open to so much interpretation.

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nw10photography

September 3, 2012 at 9:55 pm

Everything about these images is truly lovely, whether the composition, the actual image that has been captured, colour tones etc…
Goes to prove shooting with film is far more superior than digital in my opinion.

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 3, 2012 at 10:01 pm
  
  Amen to that! Thank you.
  
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  1. nw10photography
    
    September 3, 2012 at 10:07 pm
    
    You’re welcome! Oh, and sorry been unable to find some time and go through the blogs I follow and comment lately!
    
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John Illingworth

September 3, 2012 at 11:07 pm

Banff for lunch on Friday about 1230. How’s that?
I’ve no idea where but just let me know and we’ll be there!
Look forward to that. John I.

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 4, 2012 at 12:11 am
  
  Excellent plan! I’ll find a suitable place to meet/eat and let you know. If it turns out to be crap on the day we can always go elsewhere.
  
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John Illingworth

September 7, 2012 at 4:42 pm

Elk & Oarsman Restaurant & Pub
119 Banff Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1B6, Canada
(403) 762-4616

1230pm if you get this message Phil we’ll be in this pub

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1. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 8, 2012 at 1:38 am
  
  Excellent! See you there.
  
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2. Phil Kneen Photography
  
  September 8, 2012 at 4:10 am
  
  SHIT!! I thought it was Saturday!! I’m so sorry! Are you anywhere near Banff on Saturday? We can get to you…?
  
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