Monica
There is something timeless and very simple about working with the human figure that I much enjoy. For the commercial work that I do, I am always concerned with what the client’s expectations are, and with my more conceptual work, I operate within very strict parameters governed by what I am trying to say. Likewise, for the photographs that I produce for Photo Flood Saint Louis, I am constantly thinking about the story my images are sending. However, in figurative work, I am free to pursue both form and content in a way that is completely untethered from any mental constraints.
The human body is a classical motif in art, one which conveys both the grace and tragedy of life. As such, it is a conduit for both our notions of beauty and scorn, and a subject that I have tremendous respect for.
In this most recent shoot, I was fortunate to work with a great model that seemed to know exactly what I wanted (perhaps because we are already friends or because she is also a photographer). I am very happy with this body of images, and look forward to working with Monica again in the future.
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