to be taken. I have to choose one of these two images. On one hand I've got what I was looking for, in the first image, a portrait of Him, the main subject is not a bouncer but David - ok, dressed ready to go to work ... as a bouncer in a pub, but still the strength of the photo is on the person and not on the role he plays. On top of that, I framed it inspired by Richard Avedon and, to be honest, I believe it worked, I mean, the composition. It's a pity his expression is not that strong.
On the other hand, the second image is stronger because of his gaze, his pose and the lighting. I asked him to hold his hands in that way so I looked for a non-frontral pose but still keeping him able to stare at the camera. However, it's not David anymore, it's a bouncer. I photographed the role, not the person.
It's here where the dilemma comes. Choosing the strongest image or keeping myself loyal to my first intention. Well, I still have some time to make the final decision ... but something tells me I've already done it.
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