Humaniste is an abstract and atmospheric visual anthology, relating human hair, skin and emotion to wind, stone and light. The project explores a variety of emotional concepts that are illustrated visually through photographic media, and represent a state of solace, introspection and growth.
Each of the images features a cool, soft blue and purple color scheme, refracted from natural light on glacial snow and ice. This series was intended to serve as a mirror for those who resonate with the wild outdoors, and also document the natural world at various moments in time.
In Slate is a fashion blog designed with the avant-garde street fashion enthusiast in mind. The design page for this can be found here.
The photography aesthetic here is intended to be sleek, sophisticated, crisp and soft, showcasing the texture of fabric and the drape it creates across the body. I worked with two very close friends who were willing to model some very interesting articles of clothing. I attempted to capture the variance in layers, translucency, and skin clarity in these images.
L’Atelier is an inspired artisan chocolate brand, created and produced by myself, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The design page for this can be found here.
The photography for this project is very special to me, and I needed to create a feeling that felt similar to the clean, slate-blue minimalist feel I had designed for the packaging. The photography is intended to be luminous, smoky, atmospheric and very high-contrast.
I shot entirely in natural light for this; I feel that diffused sunlight gives the most lovely, skin-like texture to materials like wood, stone and sand, so I embraced this softer light quality. I toned the background wood to a soft blue-grey to echo the branding scheme.
A continuation of Humaniste, Lapis Homine is a comparison of stone, sand and water to skin, expression and the human soul. This particular series focuses on the idea that a person's true nature is not always what is shown on the outside, but can be constructed with sensitivity and intuition.
Redline Realm is a Parkour-inspired sports apparel brand created by a colleague, Andrew Kinsey. The brand is quite clean, and is inspired by Japanese street fashion, urban exploration and the sensation of soaring through the air.
Andrew's website can be found here.
Troposphera is a series of photographic pieces designed to replicate animalic forms in abstract cloud formations. The project is an elevation of the nostalgic activity of trying to find shapes in the clouds - and through this, encounter an identifiable connection with another living being.
The series is rather minimal, but centers on the texture and softness of the blue and white hues specific to each piece.
The Bloomery is a refined, beautiful wine brand by Jessica Mizak, a design colleague of mine. She requested that I photograph the product in a way that showcased the natural, floral quality of the product, while still offering a professional, clean vibe.
You can encounter her stunning work at jessicamizak.com/.
Fantôme is a collection of atmospheric landscape photographs exploring and documenting the ephemeral and transitionary aspect of a wild landscape. Each image uses minimal color, and instead focuses on distinct, tangible textures to communicate motion, sound and feeling.
The series is comprised of nine separate images, designed to fit together in an Instagram format. The photographs showcase the shifting clouds and light of a desolate landscape, and draws similarities in the constantly shifting emotions and personalities within our society.
Alpenglow Collective is an inclusive rock climbing sportswear brand that supports underrepresented gender groups and women, and aims to connect people within the climbing community. The photography for this was intended to incorporate the bold colors of the clothing into similar tones within climbing facilities, while showcasing the logo and design work, and the exhilarating sensation of rock climbing.
Their website can be visited at https://alpenglowcollective.co/.
Minuet is a brand of high-quality earbuds, geared toward the professional musician. The product was designed to cater to professionals within the music industry, and presents a very sleek, matte appeal with varying bold and soft tones.
The photography was intended to be minimal, milky, sleek and simple - using white plexiglass as the mirror-element underneath the product, on a slightly off-white backdrop.
