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A self portrait, this is a series that is about solitude and inner reflection. Lighting and compositional elements are set to work with the body language; which, creates an emotion even when the face isn't visible.

Iconography was used during the renaissance era not only to show cultural meaning, but also as a means to signify legal documents, or even to tell whole stories without a person needing to read a single word. In a time before motion pictures and recorded audio, a single frame told the viewer what they needed to know.

The use of gelled lighting adds to the sense of "make believe" but the mood here is not one of the happy ending. The cool tones play into this, however both green and blue tend to be lighter feeling colors, leading us to believe whatever turmoil might be happening now, perhaps the happy ending is right around the corner.

Street portrait taken outside of an apartment complex. Back lit with a fill flash.

From a series about the presence of man within the "emptiness" of discarded landscapes. This began with a trip to New Orleans and evolved into a discovery of the numerous repossessed and abandoned houses that have flooded the market recently. These shots show places that were once vibrant with life, but now are merely shells of what they once were. They still show many of the signs of their previously purposeful life, allowing you to see what they could be again if you look close.