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Rest In Peace Andre Rowe
With respects to his family and friends, details aren't going to be explained... but he passed away this week. https://www.modelmayhem.com/423723 They are raising money for his funeral services, as well. If you knew him, or want to donate. http://www.gofundme.com/7etg98 (*edit: looks like they raised the amount!) Mar 10 14 10:49 am Link
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Reason: gobbledegook Comments: No. Just no. Have some respect. Mar 10 14 01:25 pm Link Leighthenubian wrote: You serious with this? Wow. Mar 10 14 02:06 pm Link I read the news yesterday. Very sad.  Mar 10 14 02:29 pm Link I can't believe the negative comments have started this quickly. Let's please keep this thread on track out of respect for Andre and his loved ones, please. Mar 10 14 02:31 pm Link RIP We lost another good photographer ... Mar 10 14 02:44 pm Link RIP Mr. Andre Rowe... I'm just in shock because I recently met him for the first time, just over a month ago. And all I have to say is how humble and generous he is as a photographer and person. What I will never forget and maybe others can agree is: On January 26th, I attend to his black and white one on one workshop in the afternoon. This is the moment I met him for the first time. We shook hands, greeted each other and his first comment was acknowledging the film camera I was using. He further asked questions about my photography background and my motives of shooting film. From there, I knew how he still enjoyed film photography because he made the connection by telling his stories about shooting with his bronica MF camera, etc. etc. It definitely put a smile on his face! Well, mid-way of the workshop session, my Fuji GX6800ii decided to fall off the tripod (randomly snapped) and separated into pieces. The only thing that broke was the back film cassette which didn't allow me to continue to shoot. Andre knew I was devastated about the entire situation and knew I didn't have a backup camera for the workshop criteria. However, Andre went out of his way and handed me his D3s and 85mm 1.4 Zeiss so I can continue to shoot. Throughout the evening he kept mentioning not to worry about the situation and just enjoy the rest of the shoot. I believe that moment and the few others moments that afternoon showed the type of person Andre was and his character. Without a doubt he put himself last and trusted a stranger, lending me his gear. I have to say that he was very knowledgeable with his profession, he was generous, and sincere. Without a doubt we were going to work on a film project in the future but sadly I heard the news earlier today. I pray for his family and close friends. DK Mar 10 14 03:45 pm Link Mar 10 14 03:53 pm Link Jason Bassett wrote: I knew Andre for many years, he was a very technical photographer and I believe self taught. They are trying to collect $15,000.00 for the funeral and I they are up to $19,000.00. I'm a little confused as I've paid for three funerals in the past few years and none exceeded $8,000.00. I guess they are really sending him off in style. Mar 10 14 04:59 pm Link He was across the country when he passed away, so I would imagine there are also additional expenses related to his trip and bringing him back to Florida for the funeral. I'm sure they can use any donations they can get to help cover the costs and give him the funeral he deserves. Mar 10 14 06:32 pm Link The only focus should be on his life, talents included. Again, rest in peace Andre! Didn't know you dude but you touched a lot of people I know personally, and I am sorry we never met. Mar 10 14 06:35 pm Link Jason Bassett wrote: +1 Mar 10 14 06:43 pm Link Andre Rowe was a great photographer, we'll miss you Brother! Mar 11 14 07:11 am Link RIP, soar with the eagles. Mar 11 14 07:21 am Link Leighthenubian wrote: I've seen a LOT of tacky on MM, but I believe you won the prize. Mar 11 14 07:23 am Link
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Reason: gobbledegook Comments: No one asked you for a critique Mar 11 14 07:28 am Link RIP Never met him but admired his work and always heard good things about him Mar 11 14 07:32 am Link Jason Bassett wrote: We're very sorry to hear of this. Mar 11 14 07:32 am Link Cherrystone wrote: That's saying a lot Mar 11 14 07:33 am Link Lachance Photography wrote: holy crap I hope to not have people like you eulogize me on MM. Mar 11 14 07:33 am Link Having shared studio / work space with Andre for a while, I can say that he was, without a doubt, one of the kindest and most decent people I've ever met. He never said anything bad about anyone and was always looking out for others. Very sad and shocked about his passing. Mar 11 14 07:59 am Link please people can we please be respectful and kind. This is a thread to pay your respects to a fellow photographer and a human being with family and friends that loved him and will miss him. Mar 11 14 09:14 am Link I only knew Andre professionally, but he was a respected photographer here in Miami. I have spoken with many models who enjoyed working with him. He will be missed. John Fisher -- John Fisher 900 West Avenue, Suite 633 Miami Beach, Florida 330139 (305) 534-9322 http://www.johnfisher.com Mar 11 14 09:27 am Link My deepest condolences to his friends and family. RIP Mr. Rowe. Mar 11 14 09:33 am Link John Fisher wrote: Well-said, John! Thanks for spreading the love, which overshadows the poor character some show in this thread. Mar 11 14 02:55 pm Link Viewing details for Andre are now posted online. Those wanting to pay their respects to this GREAT man can do so this Sat. Andre Rowe was thee most amazing person, true friend & epic photographer. PERIOD. I haven't logged in, for a while. I was inclined to post that info is available for his viewing , for those who are here honoring him & his work. Posting the specifics here doesn't seem right, since reading some disrespectful posts. Out of respect for this site, forum & those that respect & honor who Andre was or those who honor & respect this industry or better yet honor & respect human beings in general ( yes this is a run on sentence...it happens), please keep any opinions in poor taste to yourself. Andre was a true friend to many of us. He was my friend above being a photographer whom I worked with for almost a decade. Please respect everyone who is grieving over the lose of someone we truly loved. Loved. Thank you Cc Mar 11 14 11:05 pm Link I didn't know him, but I know he and his contributions will be missed. My condolences. Mar 12 14 02:09 am Link I never knew Andre but sadly now wish I had. Many of the models I know knew him as well and thought the world of him. Several truly loved him and that is a true testament to what kind of man was. To say he was a wonderful photographer goes without saying when one views his work. I look forward to meeting you on the other side. Mar 12 14 07:22 am Link I really cannot believe the negative comments people post. I knew him personally, and have nothing negative to say about him, but seriously people, he is gone, and to badmouth someone who passed away, that is just pure wrong. to be clear, yes, his profile said " NO TF" and I truly think his work is worth paying for. He did not need to shoot any models for free for portfolio. I was lucky enough to be welcomed to his workshops, and for marketing purposes, he shot me for free, and to this date I use those pictures to submit for potential work. Everyone I went to his studio, I asked him to take my photos and he never said no even though he always had a lot of people at the studio and he was always bombarded with work. He Never charged me anything. I was a model for his workshops so I did bring in some revenue for him, but I think he could have found anyone my level or above easily, so he did not have to shoot me for free to keep me as his marketing tool. He was truly an amazing human being and that is the only reason why he would offer TF ( not technically TF, as he never used those photos for himself, nor do I think he would have benefited from those photos if he had included those in his port) I am not an agency standard model, I am not 5'10 and 115 lbs. Many models whom I saw at his studio had waist half size as mine. Yet he always treated me with respect. as for the comment " he has been in the industry for 2 decades," so he should have money? because of his generous personality, often times he opened his studio for free. to keep up with all the right tools I am sure he had to keep spending money, and I know he shot many models for free contrary to what his profile says. I think he put that because he did not want strangers to just contact him and ask for TF. but if he knew the models he always did them a favors. ( at least from what I have seen that is the impression I got) as for $15k funeral expense, I am not sure, his funeral is this weekend, so I can't say if that is going to be a fancy funeral, but this funeral fund goal was set by a third party. It is not going to Andre for sure. My biggest regret is that I did not thank him enough when he was alive. I told a lot of people how great of a person and a photographer he was, but I never really put in word how much I appreciated him. This memorial service is going to be a closure for me, so I am canceling work to attend. For those who have worked with me, you know my work ethic, and I never flake or cancel on people. But this event is that important to me. For those who made negative comments on him, I wish not to see you at the memorial service. Mar 12 14 08:28 pm Link wow - some people must have missed class the day they discussed basic human sensitivity. rest in peace mr. rowe Mar 12 14 08:52 pm Link How do we know his death isn't a publicity stunt? Just kidding. I wanted to see if I could be the biggest a-hole in the thread. Rest in Peace. Mar 12 14 08:59 pm Link I really hoped that this whole Andre passing away news was a joke that someone was playing! now with his funeral coming up it just feels more real and real Mar 12 14 09:08 pm Link I first met Andre at one of his workshops. I am shocked to hear of his passing. He was such a nice guy and generous in person. Thanks for all your great info/talent Andre you will be missed on this planet. Apr 06 14 01:04 am Link Leighthenubian wrote: Dude have some class.. Apr 06 14 02:01 am Link Philipe wrote: how were you able to quote a post hidden by the mods? Apr 06 14 11:24 am Link L A U B E N H E I M E R wrote: see 3rd post Apr 06 14 11:38 am Link |
