At the Maryland Renaissance Festival, the performers and other players are not allowed to employ the modern accouterments to which we are accustomed. They cannot wear eyeglasses, eat with plastic spoons, or wear clothing that is not true to the period. This is to ensure that these actors contribute the the authentic feel of the fair.
When I photograph an event such as the Maryland Rennaisance Festival, I try to capture the essence of the event. Were I to capture the Petulant Peasant Girl shown here while she sat holding a digital camera, I would rob the image of its magic.
As it is, I can gaze at this photograph and let my imagination transport me back to another time and place. In this way, I try to use my camera to make magic.
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