OK. I am stunned. I just found out that "A Generous Orthodoxy" is out thanks to Jen Lemen's blog, and a couple clicks later and I am staring at a very familiar image. The cover of the book has the handsome face of it's author. That is familiar. But two seconds later I realize that there is another reason the image is familiar. I shot it.
What a generous gift. Brian didn't tell me that they would be using it. I was totally honored to have taken this picture some time ago, and told him to use it for whatever he liked. In typical McLaren fashion, generous with compliments, he said how much he loved the picture. I was pleased when it landed on anewkindofchristian.com, and was glad I could help. But I am thrilled, THRILLED, that it is the cover of his new book. Part of the thrill came in not knowing, and now I am just so honored. Honored and humbled to play a visual part. Thanks Brian!! What a fantastic surprise!
Honored and generous. Your artwork and photography are wonderful. You deserve monetary compensation for the use of this image. Just my two cents.
Karen you are very kind. Brian is a friend and I took the picture as a friend, so I am just glad to have been able to give that to him. I have been contacted by a publication that is doing an article on Brian. They will be buying a similar shot. So I guess I am getting all kinds of compensation without ever expecting it! Thank you so much for you compliments.