A Series

A collection of stories (both short and long), pictures, projects, photo sets, thoughts, reviews, reflections, etc., that help tell a story, either someone else’s or my own. In short…A Series


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  • Finding The Fairly OddParents on the Sidewalk

    Finding The Fairly OddParents on the Sidewalk

    Almost walking past a closed ice cream shop’s seating area, I was suddenly captivated by a pair of chairs in a vibrant green and purple that instantly reminded me of Cosmo and Wanda from the Fairly OddParents. What began as a moment of nostalgic recognition turned into a creative challenge, as I worked to capture…

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  • An Ode to the Ordinary

    An Ode to the Ordinary

    Perched at the tip of an iron arched fence sits a small, simple ball—an unremarkable sphere that becomes extraordinary through its contrast with the intricate, spade-shaped designs surrounding it. By using a shallow depth of field, I transformed this singular point of simplicity into a focal point, allowing the surrounding details to melt into a…

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  • Preset Experiments and The Practice of Restraint

    Preset Experiments and The Practice of Restraint

    Ever accidentally stumble into a creative breakthrough or philosophical experiment? This mini-series of Tiger Lilly’s started as a random experiment to test out some retro presets but turned into something slightly more interesting. This little test quickly became a more in-depth look at how I typically approach photography. Shifting away from my old “spray and…

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  • The Photo I Didn’t Plan to Take

    The Photo I Didn’t Plan to Take

    After spending some time fixated on frames, I noticed a nice cathedral in the distance and I instantly envisioned the shot: this beautiful old cathedral, perfectly framed by the surrounding trees and lampposts. But as any photographer knows, the image you have in your mind doesn’t always align with reality. I walked around, trying every…

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  • Finding the Frame

    Finding the Frame

    Each photograph is a moment stolen from time – a personal interpretation of the world around me, where ordinary scenes transform into extraordinary memories through the power of composition.

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  • Finding the One That Stands Out

    Finding the One That Stands Out

    I’m drawn to the subtle uniqueness of flowers, finding beauty in their individual characteristics that often go unnoticed at first glance. Each flower tells a story, standing out like a distinct individual in a crowd, compelling me to capture its singular essence. No matter the assignment, I always find myself drawn to that one special…

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