Let me introduce myself, my name is Harvey Edwards and I have been a photographer for over 40 years. I am best known for my ballet pieces especially an image entitled "Leg Warmers" which is known around the world. I have had two previous books published; "Fairfax" which was a photographic study of a community in Los Angeles, California and "The Art Of Dance" published by Little Brown and Company which told the photographic story of the hard work, pain and sacrifice that a dancer goes through for those few moments of glory on stage. Huffingtonpost.com ran a piece giving you a little insight to ... View More »

Let me introduce myself, my name is Harvey Edwards and I have been a photographer for over 40 years. I am best known for my ballet pieces especially an image entitled "Leg Warmers" which is known around the world. I have had two previous books published; "Fairfax" which was a photographic study of a community in Los Angeles, California and "The Art Of Dance" published by Little Brown and Company which told the photographic story of the hard work, pain and sacrifice that a dancer goes through for those few moments of glory on stage. Huffingtonpost.com ran a piece giving you a little insight to who I an here is the link http://www.huffingtonpost.com/harvey-edwards/from-ballet-to-bikes_b_701810.html

I have turned the corner and am now putting my creative juices to the art of the motorcycle. There are many prints of motorcycles in the market place but they are static, boring and are not considered art. I have always found motorcycles to be steel sculptures with the power of jet engines. In keeping with my "brand" and style as a photographer I believe that a photograph should be simple, powerful and sensuous. As a photographer, you should lead the viewer into the image by emphasizing the most important elements thus creating a certain tension, spirit and emotion allowing the viewer to not only see but "feel" the image. I zoom in on the beauty of the details of the bike for they show line and form which in itself is a work of art. I try to simplify an image to it's most basic component allowing the viewer to feel the power or the beauty and gracefulness of form rather than just to view a pleasing image. The first four prints in my series are intertwined with the sensuous form of the female figure and deal with the sensuality and power that only two complete opposites can generate.

I am now starting to embark on a new venture which encompasses a series of motorcycle images which, with your approval, will culminate in a book entitled Celebrities and their Bikes.
Celebrities and their motorcycles have had a long and enduring affair. Many celebrities love the experience of whipping winds and exhilarating speeds, and with pesky paparazzi always on their tails, the stars find motorcycles convenient for a swift getaway. On a typical Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, a bystander might run into Jay Leno or Arnold Schwarzenegger hanging loose with other motorcyclists at one of the several popular motorcycle "hangouts." Some other actors who enjoy riding their motorcycles are Peter Fonda, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mathew McConaughey, Ewan McGregor and many more.Since before the iconic movie Easy Rider, celebrities, mostly men but now women as well, have taken to the open road. There are many prints of motorcycles in the marketplace but they are static -- no life, just a flat picture of a bike, certainly not what I would call art. Taking that a step further, I will capture the celebrities and their motorcycles as an art form rather than the typical paparazzi picture of just a celebrity with their bike. The images that I am working on for the book will be more in keeping (although probably not nude) with my first four images integrating the subject with their bike.

We know the motorcycle market is growing in leaps and bounds as people not only love the beauty and power of their bikes but also what they represent -- freedom. Motorcyclists come from all backgrounds and vocations. They are male and female. They are lawyers, doctors, accountants, dentists, film industry executives, artists, construction workers, police officers, actors and more. They are your book buyers. A book that combines one's love of motorcycles with a peek into the world of celebrity is bound to be successful.

I look forward to hearing from you so that we may to discuss this in greater detail. You can reach me at my email or private number: 860 821-8288.

Sincerely,

Harvey Edwards
HarveyEdwards.com
HarveyEdwards.net
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Let me introduce myself, my name is Harvey Edwards and I have been a photographer for over 40 years. I am best known for my ballet pieces especially an image entitled "Leg Warmers" which is known around the world. I have had two previous books published; "Fairfax" which was a photographic study of a community in Los Angeles, California and "The Art Of Dance" published by Little Brown and Company which told the photographic story of the hard work, pain and sacrifice that a dancer goes through for those few moments of glory on stage. Huffingtonpost.com ran a piece giving you a little insight to who I an here is the link http://www.huffingtonpost.com/harvey-edwards/from-ballet-to-bikes_b_701810.html

I have turned the corner and am now putting my creative juices to the art of the motorcycle. There are many prints of motorcycles in the market place but they are static, boring and are not considered art. I have always found motorcycles to be steel sculptures with the power of jet engines. In keeping with my "brand" and style as a photographer I believe that a photograph should be simple, powerful and sensuous. As a photographer, you should lead the viewer into the image by emphasizing the most important elements thus creating a certain tension, spirit and emotion allowing the viewer to not only see but "feel" the image. I zoom in on the beauty of the details of the bike for they show line and form which in itself is a work of art. I try to simplify an image to it's most basic component allowing the viewer to feel the power or the beauty and gracefulness of form rather than just to view a pleasing image. The first four prints in my series are intertwined with the sensuous form of the female figure and deal with the sensuality and power that only two complete opposites can generate.

I am now starting to embark on a new venture which encompasses a series of motorcycle images which, with your approval, will culminate in a book entitled Celebrities and their Bikes.
Celebrities and their motorcycles have had a long and enduring affair. Many celebrities love the experience of whipping winds and exhilarating speeds, and with pesky paparazzi always on their tails, the stars find motorcycles convenient for a swift getaway. On a typical Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, a bystander might run into Jay Leno or Arnold Schwarzenegger hanging loose with other motorcyclists at one of the several popular motorcycle "hangouts." Some other actors who enjoy riding their motorcycles are Peter Fonda, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mathew McConaughey, Ewan McGregor and many more.Since before the iconic movie Easy Rider, celebrities, mostly men but now women as well, have taken to the open road. There are many prints of motorcycles in the marketplace but they are static -- no life, just a flat picture of a bike, certainly not what I would call art. Taking that a step further, I will capture the celebrities and their motorcycles as an art form rather than the typical paparazzi picture of just a celebrity with their bike. The images that I am working on for the book will be more in keeping (although probably not nude) with my first four images integrating the subject with their bike.

We know the motorcycle market is growing in leaps and bounds as people not only love the beauty and power of their bikes but also what they represent -- freedom. Motorcyclists come from all backgrounds and vocations. They are male and female. They are lawyers, doctors, accountants, dentists, film industry executives, artists, construction workers, police officers, actors and more. They are your book buyers. A book that combines one's love of motorcycles with a peek into the world of celebrity is bound to be successful.

I look forward to hearing from you so that we may to discuss this in greater detail. You can reach me at my email or private number: 860 821-8288.

Sincerely,

Harvey Edwards
HarveyEdwards.com
HarveyEdwards.net
Harvey@HarveyEdwards.com «View Less