Returning briefly to portraiture

Rather than directing my subjects, I understand people through observing them in the everyday. This was evident in my work in black and white as it is now in color.

Color

In working with color, I became especially sensitive to reflections, and their power to reveal evidence of other entities.

Photographer, Director and Designer

Adventures of Jane


I had the role of photographer, director and designer. I chose to work with a small figurine—small enough to remain unseen in the everyday—and placed it in a variety of locations in downtown Cincinnati, most of these locations being “trademarks” of the city. The figurine’s placement and presence in this exploration gave these “trademarks” new meaning. Suddenly, architecture that was once familiar had been redefined by this figurine’s stance, acquiring characteristics, to some extent, of superiority, intimidation and immensity—characteristics probably never before considered by passersby.

Black and White

Acquainting myself with the darkroom


My initial work with black and white was based around projects of exploration and portraiture.










































When asked to explore and revisit a space, I spent time investigating the chapel on campus. Rather than focusing on the obvious characteristics of the church, I instead gave attention to its peculiarities. With illumination from the flash, objects took on a quirky nature.















Patience required with the 4x5 view camera

Summer in Beantown

These photographs have sat on my computer since my return from Beantown in August 2008. With my decision to finally make a blog, I thought it was appropriate to start with these images.

Background: While I usually spend summers in my hometown of Cincinnati, I decided to venture to Boston to spend a summer with my sister & intern at Melodic Vision.

The following images are from my trips throughout the New England area.


Rockport, Mass
6.21.08

Celtics Championship Parade
6.19.08

I would be lying if I said I didn't jump on the Celtics bandwagon...

City Trip
6.14.08

Randolph, Mass
6.12.08

I drove passed this limo everyday. I finally pulled over and took a closer look.