Photography is the greatest form of
self expression. It communicates with my
soul; a kind of a “catharsis scream”.
This offers me a mental release from my professional career. After using my right brain all day, it is
nice to use my left brain to create something meaningful. This brings a yin and yang to my life.
When I pick up my camera after
work, I prefer to shoot inanimate
objects. Using light, shadows and selective focus, I am attempting to give the objects a life force; allowing them
to tell a story. Because of this, I
sometimes tend to become lost in my perception of light and shadows. It allows me to constantly visualize
different angles and perspectives of spaces and even people around me.
When I photograph people, I am drawn to capturing them in communal areas. I usually try and catch people off guard to
create a pensive state of being which is a window into their souls. You would be surprised how much people tend to
let their guard down and become relaxed when they think no one is watching. (Ever notice how differently children behave
when they know they are being watched?)
I’ve come to this place of
artistic expression after experimenting with several other approaches to
photography. I finally listened to an art
director and a close friend of mine and I redirected my work to reflect my own
true artistic expression.
I think that this is a true reflection on who I really am. Another thing that I like about it, while I am continuing to pursue my photography, it would not reflect badly on myself if I make any career changes. (Not that I am planning on anything)
Thanks for visiting and happy shooting
John-Roy Photography
