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Lucy, 13
Photo © Liese Ricketts
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For over thirty years I have taught photography to students who are thirteen to eighteen years old. Each year I age; the faces of those before me remain young. I am amazed at the striking and radical change between 8th grade and freshman year. Each year I observe the changes that happen with their bodies, attitudes, and abilities. The freshness, openness, and translucency of my young students’ faces soon change to something else.

I do not know whether I am more photographer than teacher or more teacher than photographer. The line has blurred very comfortably.

Liese A Ricketts
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cafe selavy said…
This one enters a different realm from the others. Bolder, I think.
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Johan said…
Great! I Like most of the Portraits in the Series. Some of Them are Really F...... Good!
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br said…
again, you are doing some great work...because you are there and are able to see the youth you are photographing. I think that you have a unique talent and opportunity to see youth without being pedantic. your photos are beautiful and understated.
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