The Grim Reapers

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Photographer

Patrick van Dam
Jury Top 5 Selection

What a meticulous series of portraits that beautifully captures the focused and steely essence of each one of the men and what they do - sometimes less is more - very nice!
Company/Studios

Patrick van Dam
Website

http://www.patvandam.com

Fighter pilots and maintenance crews assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron a.k.a. "The Grim Reapers". This is a U.S. Air Force squadron based in the United Kingdom. The portraits are part of a photo book about the squadron's operations.

Biography

Dutch art director turned photographer. Spent most of my working years as a magazine art director before changing focus from creative direction to photography. During my career I developed a deep passion for balance and aesthetics. In my work I try to reveal the beauty of everyday things. Currently I'm working on both personal and commissioned projects.