ART
analogue photography
all photos taken IN 35mm or 120 format, color or black + white film
single hand holding a wrapped up shiny gold string that is lit on fire. the hand holds this object delicately though the fire burns. it hasn’t quite reached her fingers, but draws attention to her nails and closer details. the solid black background creates for minimal design to focus on the main subject.
Black man sitting on edge of walkway that crosses over marshland at stono river. he stares towards the sun, with staple shades to aesthetics. natural hair and beard emphasizes blackness and comfort of self. soft and warm background from early sunrise settles the image.
Joshua tree in california. the setting sun beams perfectly on the plant as it appears to glow around the edges. the spikes of the plant offers a fierce texture and the warmth of the sun soothes it. the focus of the joshua tree sits to the left of the image and has an intense depth of field of others you cannot see in the background.
black woman rests against the hotel building of starlight motor inn. subject is captured between foliage that frames her essence. She closes her eyes, soaking in the sun as it sets casting a warm glow emphasizing her melanin. she is relaxed and takes a deep breath in and out.
mystical visual as a double exposure capturing pebbled rocks and grass textures layered over a walkway ramp. the layers include shadows and depth of field, as well as details that brings interest to the image. these photos were taken on black & white film.
dOUBLE EXPOSURE TAKEN ON 35 MM FILM. sULLIVAN’S ISLAND BEACH IMAGE LAYERED OVER WOMAN WITH BLACK AND GOLD PAINTED FACE WITH GOLD LEAF ACCENTS. Photo layer with woman has red light projected onto her and was taken in a dark room. this was an experimental capture.
A double exposure peace lily captured indoors. The first exposure was taken closer and out of focus. the second exposure a little further but centered and in focus. this peace lilly plant has been nurtured by my mother which were gifts from her father’s passing in 2019. the image is kept minimal with the depth of field blurred background.
dancer looks down as she is covered in paint from what she gathered of the dripping canvas in front of her. the paint was incorporated into the movement (by artist jenifer padilla) of the performance with two other dancers where they moved about independently and together. the dancers wore minimal skin toned GARMENTS and ultimately were covered in paint.
double exposure of hands, each taken separately with gold sparkly string. what is not in frame is the subject holding the other end of the string to keep shape into the edge of the photo. image was taken on black and white film and was hand developed in the darkroom.
a silhouette of plants captured before a sherbet toned sky. the colors range from a bluish-green, yellow-orange, to redish-pink. Image was captured around 5am on a rooftop in brooklyn, new york. the tones of the image pop in color due to the film grain and make for more natural and warm tones of the already beautiful sky.
a peaceful image of a young lady, her eyes closed with the comfort that she lives in. she holds herself closely and connects with this space. this is a double exposure image that features highlights and shadows as sunbeams across the essence of her.
a macro style image of a sago palm, the leaves newly born captured in crisp and blur. the suns direction and brightness makes this image all the difference bringing light to the featured palm and the one just behind it.
tHIS IMAGE IS A SELF-PORTRAIT OF KELA. SHE TOOK HER OWN IMAGE AS A DOUBLE EXPOSURE WITH THE FIRST LAYERED PHOTO OF ONLY THE PINK COLORED AZALEA FLOWERS AND THE SECOND IMAGE WITH HER LOOKING AWAY FROM THE CAMERA AND THE FLOWERS THERE BEHIND HER. THE LAYERING OF THE FLOWERS MAKE THEM LOOK A DEEPER COLOR THAN THEY TRULY ARE, GIVING MORE OF RED TONES IN SOME AREAS. THE EXPLORATION WITH DOUBLE EXPOSURES CONTINUE TO DRAW IN THE ARTIST TO CONSIDER NEW WAYS TO PRODUCE IMAGES.
sunset beach waves, not your typical capture with the waters showcasing in purple and peach hues. the soft sky reflecting peachy yellow blends well with the water and its textures. another layer to this visual are the faded mountains in the backdrop.
THE SUBJECT SITS ON ONE OF SEVERAL BARNACLE FILLED ROCKS AT STATION 12 ON SULLIVAN’S ISLAND. THIS IMAGE WAS TAKEN BEFORE SUNRISE SO THE WATERS ILLUMINATE COOL TONES AND THE SKY IS AT BLUE HOUR WITH SOME PINK TONES. THEY PORTRAY THE IMAGE OF BEING RELAXED, THOUGH IN REALITY THE BARNACLES ARE SHARP AND SCRATCHED/CUT THE SUBJECT. THEY LOOK AT YOU DIRECTLY WITH THEIR WAVY HAIR BLOWING IN THE WIND. THE WHITE LACE UNITARD IS REVEALING OF THE SUBJECTS BODY, HOWEVER STILL MODEST WITH A MOCK NECK AND LONG SLEEVES.