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Late last year the world's most famous golfer, Tiger Woods, touched down in Singapore for a special appearance at Laguna National Golf and Country Club.
Hosted by Marina Bay Sands, Tiger's appearance was an invitation-only event featuring a private golf clinic followed by an opportunity for VIP's to play a couple of holes with the former world number one at Laguna's brand new World Classic course.
This exclusive event was closed to the media; however, I was commissioned by Laguna National to photograph Tiger and document his appearance. Unfortunately, I wasn't afforded any private time with Tiger, so all my portraiture had to be made candidly and on-the-fly.
I faced various external challenges: Tiger was backlit during most of his golf clinic; no flashes were permitted (understandably); it was an overcast day filled with intermittent rain; and he was wearing a white hat and white shirt. Furthermore, I am not an experienced golf photographer, so I was rather anxious making photographs of Tiger Woods.
I knew I wanted to create a collection of close-up, high contrast black and white portraits, so for this series
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I decided to blow-out the background and the highlights (and, in the process, lose most of the texture in his clothing) in order to properly expose for Tiger's face, show the sweat beading on his skin and capture a range of his expressions during the event.
Although this series certainly cannot be considered true golf photography, this is my favourite collection of images from the day I spent shooting Tiger Woods. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph one of the greatest golfers of all time, and one of the most recognizable sportsmen of our generation.
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Scott your photos of Tiger are fabulous. You captured his passion. Each photo comes to life. Sounds like this did not come easy. Congratulations!
Comment by Kee Cronin — April 6, 2012 @ 5:04 AM
I really like these photos of Tiger. He is very heavily photographed and yet these are quite unique.
Comment by Stefanie Cross-Wilson — March 26, 2012 @ 8:15 AM
This is great great great !!!
I want to be shot like this 🙂
Comment by Rahmaty Aliyuddin — March 16, 2012 @ 12:52 PM
omg scott, these shots are amazing! i usually don’t leave comments but for these i had to. Really something you don’t see often, the closeness and the rawness of tiger. And after reading the conditions, kudos man.
Comment by Marcus — March 16, 2012 @ 7:23 AM
Scott, fantastic job with these photos. Tiger Woods is one gritty, focused competitor and I think the high contrast and strong BW that Andy notes below really convey those characteristics. Very well done. Look forward to catching up agiain when I’m back in Singpaore. I promoise I’ll try to bring Lisa the next time I’m there. Outstanding work as always!
Comment by Anthony Folger — March 16, 2012 @ 7:09 AM
Great pics Scotty. As Doug said – these photos look past just the golfer himself. You have done well to capture many emotions.
Comment by Spencer Schubert — February 26, 2012 @ 12:25 AM
Well done, Scott. The style you chose really adds a more personal and human touch than we typically see with this individual.
Comment by Doug Howell — February 24, 2012 @ 8:39 PM
Thank you so much, Andy. It was a great day and I enjoyed meeting Tiger Woods, as well as the challenge of shooting him. I appreciate you taking the time to look and leave such a positive comment.
Comment by Scott — February 24, 2012 @ 3:13 PM
those are great portraits Scott! I think you did a great job with what you were given. The high contrast and strong BW really adds to it! kudos my friend.
Comment by Andy Grellmann — February 24, 2012 @ 2:41 PM