About 6 - 9 months ago, our USDA Inspector came to me and asked if I had heard about the photographer looking for women that ride Harleys. Of course I didn't. He told me how he was listening to the radio on the way to our store. Turns out the Rose, of Quinn and Rose in the Morning (Pittsburgh radio show) her father is a photographer and was looking for Women Riders to photograph. He is putting together a photo book. He photographs and writes a bio of the woman.
I looked him up and emailed him. Hank Somma was looking for 100 women across the country. He did an exhibition on the same subject - it did well, so he decided to do a book. He sent me an interview. I filled it out and he sent me my shoot date.
I have to admit - it was pretty cool. My turn was June 7th. I was to pick the place that best represented me. I picked the Kittanning Park. He shot it so you could see the Kittanning bridge and the Allegheny River behind me.
I had to chuckle - he seemed a little amazed by my Fat Boy. He took a lot of the chrome and one shot with my break light (a skull head - the red light shines through the eyes and mouth...lol). I guess I just didn't seem the "type" for it...lol. I did have fun though.
He's only half way through shooting. He said he takes about 300 pictures per woman. He has to edit and write their story. Then it goes to the printer and it'll be there about 9-10 months. I am hoping he gives us a sneak preview.
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