"We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are." - Anaïs Nin
My introduction to photography was through a black and white film course in college and I loved it. The meticulous film development process and endless darkroom time was a tangible and emotional investment into each finished print. Fast forward over 20 years later and the quality and flexibility of digital photography has now become my medium. My photographs can be recognized by their drama and dark textural tones. In my landscape and architecture photography I often use wide-angle lenses with low and untraditional angles to capture depth and dimension in my subjects. I seek to highlight the beauty in imperfection, whether it be in subject choice or technique.
Nothing is permanent. Our lives and surroundings are perpetually changing in both subtle and bold ways. For me, uncovering the stories of the people and activities that took place long ago is a unique experience in each location, sometimes slowly revealed through the smallest details. Each beautifully broken structure is finite in its existence… like us. Beautiful and broken… like us. My art is a journey of self-discovery and self-expression. I see my own loss reflected back to me in my subjects. Additionally, to capture the process of nature reclaiming what humans built is surprisingly profound in its representation of mortality. I have great respect for each of these places and consider the opportunity to photograph them a great privilege.
Jennifer Eddins Photography