I recognize that identity is often tied into things not immediately visible, which lends itself well to my use of infrared photography since infrared captures light invisible to the human eye.  Finished images often reveal features that were not initially visible. What first appears in my camera as a hazy, red image is transformed into a detailed study subtly shaded with colors that reveal themselves as the creative process progresses in the studio. Infrared serves as a metaphor for how the concept of self is connected to nature, and from that literal grounding, further discoveries of identity and community can flourish.

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