I have been lucky enough to work with all types of humans. It keeps me connected to myself ~~
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Editorial-style imagery that prioritizes authenticity—capturing real individuals sharing their environments and experiences in a candid, documentary-inspired approach. The work emphasizes a natural, unfiltered aesthetic, often incorporating tasteful nudity as a means of expressing vulnerability and human connection.
Where do you find inspiration?Edward Weston, Mary Ellen Mark, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sally Mann, so many amazing others
What would you do with $25,000?Get myself out of the poverty I have lived in since 2012, and get a shelter dog for companionship.
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