This was our first time shooting together and it was a thoroughly fruitful collaboration. This series was part of a larger project featuring many goddesses and other mythological figures. I chose to portray Atropos, the fate who cuts the thread of life. My roommate recently forged a knife at a blacksmithing class, and I thought it would make the perfect tool with which to depict Atropos' deadly duty. I love the photos from this set and the frank emotion they convey.

Just rediscovered these pictures from my shoot with Sceloporus in April of this year. We shot in an old steam plant near Seattle, WA. I love working in industrial locations like these and juxtaposing soft organic shapes against the cold hardness of machinery. 

Here's some images from the first half of this year that I haven't found a place to post yet. Enjoy!

Near Providence, RI. I was so excited to meet and work with Evelyn Sinclair. I respected her both as a model and a photographer before reaching out to her and when she agreed to shoot together, I was thrilled. We met at a nearby park and went for a long walk before coming to some good locations to shoot at. As we walked, we spoke about life, art, modeling, and future plans. She carried herself with strength, wisdom and maturity beyond her years. I was so sad to hear that she had passed away recently. Death is always a tragedy, but especially when it happens so suddenly and to someone so young.

Thinking of her reminded me revisit these pictures and share my favorites (both as a model and as a photographer). I absolutely love the last image. The framing, composition, and emotion of the pose combine to make an image that I think is quite beautiful and moving. I'm glad to have had the chance to meet Evelyn and share some time together. She was an inspiring and talented artist.

This was such a fun and experimental shoot! It was my second time working with Mylar and I love the distorted reflection it creates. When crinkled, there was a water-like effect when the light bounced off of it. I really enjoy when I get a chance to be creative and play around with different materials like this.