R.I.P. Architect Lebbeus Woods (1940-2012)
I was saddened to read about the passing of architect Lebbeus Woods in the New York Times today. Back in 2008 I was assigned to take portrait of Mr Woods for the New York times for the Arts cover.
I arrived and Mr Woods made me feel right at home. I took a handful of natural light portraits using the light streaming in from his skylights and windows as well as a few strobed shots as well. He even took me into his bedroom where I made a somber portrait of him sitting on his bed with the sun illuminating just his face.
I was asked by the paper to try and incorporate him smoking as he is a unapologetic chain smoker…and he obliged, as you can see in many of the photos.
I also took a few photos of Mr Woods working at his desk when he began drawing on a piece of paper. After the shoot he was just going to throw the paper away, but I asked if I could take it and he said “sure!” and even signed the copy over to me.
What a nice experience I had him. My thoughts are with his family.
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