For Madd Stunts Seattle-based photographer Brandon Hill transforms
his infant son Maddex into a daredevil, a pint-sized thrill seeker taking the
city—and his playpen—by storm. Brandon Hill is a concept and editorial
photographer based in Seattle, Washington. His photography has been used for
magazines, book covers, marketing collateral and advertising. Through his
personal and assignment work, his goal is to draw a distinct response; from
laughter to perplexed. Recently he’s been exploring specifically on portraiture
for new clients.
Given that Maddex
was not able to walk when the project began, the child has had some help in
achieving superhuman status. For each shot, Hill’s assistant will safely hold
the small subject and gently guide him into position. Although Maddex’s backup
is edited out post-production, much of the illusion is created on set, with the
photographer capturing the scene from adrenaline-pumping vantage points.
Admitting that
collaborating with a baby is no easy feat, Hill notes that the most fruitful
age thus far has been nine months, when Maddex began to share playful facial
expressions while remaining quiet and still. As he ages, Maddex’s thoughts has
been pulled to other things, his attention span waning, but with careful
planning, shoots with the child can go off without a hitch.
I really like this photographer because to be able to shoot good
pictures of a child is very difficult. I
also love the warmth and “homey” feel these pictures bring. They bring a smile to my face just to see the
child in such whimsical poses and places.
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