Electronics technician, T.J. Snow Company, Chattanooga
One of my long-time clients was the T.J. Snow Company of Chattanooga, a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of robotic welding machines. I spent many days over a period of twelve to fifteen years documenting the process of assembling the machines and photographing the finished products, some of which were as large as a small room.
I'm not sure what this technician was doing, and probably wouldn't understand it anyway, but I liked his look of total concentration.
Lighting was one large electronic flash unit placed almost 90 degrees to my right. In retrospect, I sometimes wish I had used another light from camera position to fill the shadows a bit and put a little more light on the dark side of his face. But then it might be less dramatic. Probably should have tried it both ways.
The thing I like most about commercial photography is that it's an endless process of problem-solving, but none of the problems are earth-shaking, and nobody will die if I get it wrong.
Contrary to rumors, commercial photography, while often fascinating, is seldom glamorous.
I used both Olympus OM and Canon EOS cameras during the years I worked with T.J Snow. I have no idea which was used for this photo.
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Dave, we r mailing the check today for your book...but instead of a large white envelope, we are sending you some other items in a 9" x 6' x 2" box. Please look for it at the 8943 Wesley Place address. Let us know when it arrives safely. Glenn & fleta
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