Miss Bianchi
She refused to have me call her "ma'am." I am from the South and I can't help it. She explained that, "It makes it sound like we are not equals." She's about my late grandmother's age.
She has devoted her life or at least 30 yrs of her life to Helpers’ Bazaar at Ghiradelli's Square. The store carries name brand and couture, all donated from rich socialite of San Francisco. The proceed goes to the Helpers of the Mentally Retarded.
The shoot is for a benefit she is hosting next month. The hat is Givenchy and the dress is classic Galanos (who is now doing photography)
Update: 6/16, I received a hand written note in the mail in a calligraphy font from Joy. What a lovely treat after all, I should be the one thanking her.
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Pixelinthebox (60 months ago | reply)
Superbe !!! Great composition and fantastic mix of colours. A fave !!
dennis largo schulz (60 months ago | reply)
a great shot!
are those plastic handcuffs? :-)
SFMONA (60 months ago | reply)
@ban-den - That wall was to hide construction, I lucked out.
@largo - Handcuffs.... hahaha! no they are clear bangles, aka bracelets.
IlanBresler (60 months ago | reply)
What a classic portrait. the fact that we cannot see her face only adds to the magic. Nicely done!
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Perfect!
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boadiceafairy [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)
great portrait
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Hans van Reenen (60 months ago | reply)
Wonderful portrait of this Grand Lady.
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Superb portrait!!!!!!
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Mack N (60 months ago | reply)
Very nice shot !
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Matilde B. (60 months ago | reply)
beautifully done!
fatmanwalking (60 months ago | reply)
ah, awesome composition. nice colour too.
photogenesis ... (60 months ago | reply)
Extravagent bangles, or are they handcuffs? This would make a great painting - beautifully taken!
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superb shot.
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Excellent portrait!
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bangle-tastic
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madriguera (60 months ago | reply)
exquisite composition
excellent light-shadows and combination of colours!
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Love it....
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matt... (60 months ago | reply)
what a wonderful image. the light, pose and composition are spot on.
Sandmania (60 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture of colours here...and wow those are big bracelets.
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this is absolutely fantastic!
Wolfgang Staudt (60 months ago | reply)
What a wonderful photographie. A fave.
totonarutoo [deleted] (60 months ago | reply)
it's a wonderful portrait .
I first saw the over exposed on her hands , but I think it's better like that , more artistic . a fav !
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That's a nice story, and a very classy photo!
raspberrytart (60 months ago | reply)
It reminds me of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Perhaps she's Holly Golightly as an old woman...? :)
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uteart (60 months ago | reply)
exquisit!
Super G (60 months ago | reply)
those are some serious bangles! love the composition. very well done!
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acemarc (60 months ago | reply)
Lovely composition and contrasts ;) A Fave!
clarordelluna (60 months ago | reply)
Exquisite and very elegant
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Ha-r-bin (60 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot!
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autan (60 months ago | reply)
Wonderful portrait with warming story (^_^)
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www.diegomccormick.com (60 months ago | reply)
wow
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Hotash (60 months ago | reply)
mona, mona, mona-this is straight awesome work my friend
CláudiaM (60 months ago | reply)
Excellent composition and colour scheme!
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Stefano Vescovo (60 months ago | reply)
molto bella
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Heaven`s Gate (John) (60 months ago | reply)
interesting concept !
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anewfie36 (60 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot - great colors and composition. It's a wonderful portrait. She should be very pleased.
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KelzPics (60 months ago | reply)
Perfect composition... I love that she does this for such a worthy cause.
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