Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Moral and Ethical Decisions


Seldom do we see our politicians being recognized for making 'Moral and Ethical Decisions'. We were honored when "Government Technology" magazine asked us to photograph California Secretary of State Debra Bowens. We learned it was because she had just been awarded the JFK "Profile in Courage Award". Secretary Bowens had made the difficult and expensive decision to stop California from using newly installed and just being installed Voter Terminals. Her staff had decided that they couldn't certify the election results if we voted with these computer terminals. Tommy McKeith the Art Director asked us to try to work the award into the photograph if possible. We meet with a staffer from Secretary of State's office to do the scouting. She allowed us to scout the offices a few days before the shoot to find just the right spot to do the shoot. There was a nice balcony and office but we the courtyard caught our eye on our way in, that would be the spot.

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