Barrington Photographer Dan Connolly’s Portraits on Exhibit

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Wednesday, May 04, 2011

GoLocalProv Arts Team

Barrington photographer Dan Connolly, known for his editorial works as well as pristine landscapes, has turned his lens squarely on faces, in a new exhibit at the Barrington Public Library this month.

"Incidental Portraits" is is an alternative look at portraiture that steps away from past stereotypes of artificial lighting and fake backgrounds in a studio. Connolly’s portraits were captured in the course of his subjects’ lives, within the context of their everyday moments. Subjects are wearing everyday clothing and are photographed in their homes, on their streets, or in the course of their day.

There's a candid authenticity to Connolly's images. "I asked subjects not to smile in most cases," Connolly said. "I wanted to take another step further from the stereotypical conceptions of portraiture."

Dan Connolly - Incidental Portraits, May 2-31, Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd, Barrington.