Senior Show

It all finally fell into place. Here are some photos I have from the prep for the show. Unfortunately I don't have any from Saturday. To find more photos look here: Jona

or Pacifico.

I'm so proud of everyone. Good luck!

The Beginning of the End

Today I spent the day with some of my most favorite people in the world, my photo classmates. We spent a grueling day putting up our senior show, with almost no assistance.  The eight of us have always been self driven, but today seemed like the true culmination of the past four years.  It was near the end when we all stood back and realized that it was almost over.

To many people college may not seem that important, but it was where I have met the people that have really taught me about life, not just photography, and it was through this that my photographic vision was realized.  When we turned off the gallery lights and closed the doors, I realized that this chapter in my life was coming to an end.  My support system was scattering and so were my thoughts about the future.  I hope that these accomplishments are only the beginning and that ten years from now I still have my peers to teach me about the ups and downs that are reflected in each of our photographs.

Nice surprise

While backing up some work today I was surpised to find some of these. I had almost forgotten about them.  Some are from New Orleans and others are a few of my favorite found places.  I love photographing places that have been left go and forgotten.

My most recent purchase

For all of you who don't know, I am getting married on June 6 in St. Thomas.  I just received my wedding dress yesterday and I'm so excited about it.  Its made of vintage lace and slips.  No pictures yet, that would be bad luck, but I will definitely post ones later. Only one month until I leave!

Wrapping up. . .

Well, two days left and I will be a responsible adult, or at least that's what I am hoping to become. College graduate, new name, and hopefully a new house are all in the works.  I still  have more work to do than imaginable but it will soon all be over. . .and lets just say I might be a little sad about leaving the college life behind.  No "real job" yet, but I plan on continuing a personal project of my own.  Check back soon to see a preview.  Now, where was I. .  .oh, just wrapping up.

One of my attempts at film . . .

Artist Statement

The ever changing fashion industry relies heavily on the use of photography. My photographs combine the ideals of film noir and personal aesthetics to create a fashion narrative. I have paid close attention to color combinations and strong formal elements regarding the frame, to ensure the prime focus be on the model and the apparel being displayed. Each photograph gives the viewer a new feeling of voyeurism. In creating these photographs, I have combined historical aspects of fashion with a more modern appeal, using dramatic lighting and juxtaposition to set a cinematic scene.

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