While visiting the natural history museum this porcupine caught my attention. The frontal view and white-tipped quills made creating the silhouette with dark charcoal an interesting challenge.
I created this scary self-portrait to portray that feeling of needing to take a break. I portray myself disconnecting or taking a break from what I'm presented with by removing my eyes. I used dramatic lighting and a downward angle to portray my…
My creative space extends beyond sitting at a desk. I am constantly coming up with ideas and jotting down sketches everywhere I go. I started this piece of work from the idea of "shower thoughts," but it later developed to anywhere is a workspace,…
This street scene in Kyoto captures stark differences between my home country and Japan. The buildings caress the quiet street in an intimate embrace, a far cry from the sprawling, isolating cities of home. Despite this, the English translation on…
Beyond the symmetry or suddenness of this mountain, what appeals to me most is its almost friendly gaze as it watches over the surrounding countryside. Its soft slopes emit a sense of safety and comfort not typical of other mountains.
The park surrounding Castello di Miramare near Trieste has many openings within the foliage from which a playful glance at this beautiful castle can be stolen. Originally built by an Austrian archduke, the castle seems at home in the North of Italy.
In this photo, I hope to provide a different perspective of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The building is often seen in its entirety, making it difficult to appreciate the smaller elements that make up the whole. By compositionally arranging the image…
This photo plays with the ideas of void and silhouette to capture a feeling of emptiness or longing. The figure is posed in a contemplative manner, as if the red void is causing him to reflect and wonder what may be beyond.
Hummingbirds have always been one of my favorite animals because their return shows the true start of Spring. Photographing them is a fun challenge because they usually only stay still for a second or two before they are gone.