Hi and welcome to my page! Below are some of my favorite images from this year as a photography student focused on portraits and still lifes. If you would like to see a more complete portfolio, please view my personal website below.

This triptych was inspired by Irving Penn’s Flowers 1980 in which Penn used his photographic mastery to focus on the intricate details of the world’s most beautiful flowers using controlled backgrounds and distinct light and shadows. The austere photographic approach Penn used to capture the delicacy and singularity of each flower is what I found stunning in his images and assimilated in the study of his work. In this series of photographs, I selected a range of unique flowers utilizing a minimalistic white background and bright natural light that would provide the contrast needed to draw attention to the nuisances of each flower. This series of photographs seeks to highlight nature’s diversity by drawing viewers to the fine details of the truly amazing products of our earth one may not notice in their hectic everyday lives. In a time where stress and chaos dominate the lives of many, this image of a series of flowers can serve as a symbol of the resilience of our earth and hopefulness for the future.

My inspiration for this piece arose from the desire to depict the complex concept of self-perception. Though one may have a clear depiction of themselves that they believe others see, this view is often not entirely accurate as an individual has thoughts, experiences, and personal bias that may distort their perception of themselves. Whether one diminishes their capabilities, compares themselves to others, or suppresses their own likes to conform with society, the way someone sees themselves and the ways society views that same person often do not align. Having experienced self-image struggles myself, bringing awareness to this important idea can help bring individuals to release their self-worth and heighten their potential, breaking free from these self-inflicted restrictions.

In this photograph, a man holds a glass sphere to his face and if he is looking into the mirror. He sees himself one way from this vantage, but externally the projected image of his face is upside down and distorted, highlighting this idea.