Fine Art Photography : Reflections

Reflection Series

I enjoy the visual interplay between glass and reality, as the lines between the outside and inside get muddied, and unexpected shadows and reflections intrude on the image.

Several people are seen through large glass panels as they walk through the entrance of a modern building.

Everyday Scenes Through Distorted Glass

In The Reflection Series, I focus on the commonplace sights of streets and alleyways, captured through the refracting glass of window panes. Using slight distortion, these images are inspired by the photography of Lee Friedlander and my own interest in seeing the ordinary in a new way.

Through the smooth surface of plate glass, I aim to evoke the vibrant, bustling energy of city streets. Reflections reveal everyday scenes—from casual window-shopping to passersby chatting on their cellphones—transforming mundane moments into glimpses of shared human experience. By intentionally distorting the details, these familiar scenes invite viewers to reconsider the ordinary, bridging geographical boundaries and cultural divides while celebrating the small, fleeting moments that connect us all.

Mirrored moments

Reflections that blur the line between reality and illusion, capturing layered perspectives and quiet symmetry in the everyday world.

Three people stand and talk on a sidewalk, reflected in a window displaying posters and images, with flowers visible in the foreground.
A modern staircase with glass railings and wooden steps is reflected in a large window, showing an outdoor street scene with parked motorcycles.
A storefront window displays an antique settee, framed artwork, and a sculpture, with street reflections visible in the glass.
A headless mannequin in a blue blazer and red shirt is displayed in a clothing store window, with reflections of people and buildings on the glass.
A mannequin dressed in a ruffled, sleeveless outfit sits behind a glass window, with reflections of palm trees and outdoor scenery visible on the glass.
A tailor’s mannequin with a shirt and measuring tape is displayed in a shop window, surrounded by fabric, tailoring tools, and reflections of the street outside.
A city street scene with modern buildings, palm trees, and a traffic light, overlaid with reflections of mannequins in a shop window.
A reflection in a window shows a parked car, greenery, and indoor objects like books, a basket, and a suitcase, with a person partially visible on the left.

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