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20 Feb 2012

Donata Wenders - Portrait Inspiration





All images copyright Donata Wenders

The first work I discovered of Donata Wenders were the images taken of Cuba during the filming of husband, Wim Wender's film Buena Vista Social Club. I was  mesmerized at first glimpse. Her wonderful use of light and shade made for powerful images.  

On the way to my camera shop months back I had the great fortune to stumble upon her exhibition Donata: Islands of Silence at the Polka Galerie in the Marais.  

I was in love!! Velvety images of women, famous and unknown photographed in quiet moments with an incredible sensitivity and beauty. Images of quietness that I aspire to!

Bono said of her images "These images feel eternal to me, like they were always going to happen. She brings that kind of vision to the here and now. She knows her subjects, it's hope itself. These stills have her grace and composure."

Those words have stayed with me and I carry them when I try and take a portrait "she knows her subjects, it's hope itself"! Man, that is something to aspire too..

Merci Donata for such beauty. So much to learn from your images.

Carla xx

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7 comments:

  1. Kylie Rowe20 February 2012 at 13:51

    Ciao Carla!,

    I am in love with the beauty of that fourth image.

    and those words by Bono...These images feel eternal to me, like they were always going to happen

    LOVE! That is the dream of creating the perfect moment, your most perfect piece of art..so beautifully said.

    Thank you - those words are going to stay with me too..

    Going so well here chasing the dream..magic happens in beautiful places :) Kylie

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  2. Corrina20 February 2012 at 14:15

    Just stunning, I love the first and second last shots. They take me somewhere dreamyxxCorrina

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  3. Lauren20 February 2012 at 17:23

    These are so moody and beautiful. I have a self-portrait project this week, and I'd say that these photos are inspiring, but I'm not worthy!

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  4. Cassia Creative20 February 2012 at 17:32

    In love with the beautiful photos..
    http://cassiacreative.com/

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  5. greg20 February 2012 at 21:33

    can you possibly talk about her technique I find the look fascinating they look slightly out of focus and does she use film whats the go?

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  6. Unknown20 February 2012 at 23:15

    How do you find out about all these photographers? Some of them I've never heard of. Thanks for bringing them to my attention though

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  7. Judy Sederof20 February 2012 at 23:50

    Thanks Carla for the great inspiration, I would never have heard about these photographers, especially like Donatas work.

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