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In which I filled a bath tub with tea light candles and then proceeded to slowly get into it without burning myself.


In my work I hope to create dynamic self portraits that study light, color, and emotion. My self portrait process, otherwise known as self portrait therapy, involves just myself and my camera in various landscapes. Although simple, I strive to make my work memorable.

Any advice for young photographers?

Shoot, all day every day. You have to push yourself, experiment, don't be afraid to do something even if it doesn't feel like it's your thing. You don't know what your thing is yet and you have to give yourself a chance to play and fall in love with the medium. Make photography a part of your life and remember that above all, it is a tool to remember by. If you get anything from it, get a chance to document your life from the first person in vivid color.

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