Lauren Greenfield Photography (USA)

Skyler on the phone with his father Malibu, California

Artist's Intent: Lauren Greenfield is an American photographer with interests in a wide range of portraiture. This photo is from her group called "Fast Forward" which is about a child's experience growing up in LA, under the influence of Hollywood. Greenfield stated that she wanted to capture, "the early loss of innocence in a media-saturated society and how kids are affected by the culture of materialism, the cult of celebrity, and the emphasis on image."

Interest in Portraiture: From what I've seen in the topics of her portraits, Lauren is interested in capturing as much reality as possible with her pictures. She wants to keep the population informed of issues in body and personal images in children and young adults.  She tries to catch the individual in their natural situation, while also playing with background and facial expression to convey the hidden meaning in the photography.

Why I Think This Is A Good Portrait: I think this is a good portrait because I love how although the boy is younger, he is having a mature and probably stressful conversation. I also think the colors of the portrait is very well blended, as is the open space and reflections.