For those of you who follow my portrait work, you might have noticed that back in November I added a new page to the website, “casting.” The first project that I was casting for was for this series of images you see here today. My idea was that I wanted to explore how people define themselves, via simple black and white images. Simple light, simple compositions, minimal styling, each image completely unique. I didn’t prompt any of the text you’ll see in these images, as I wanted each subject to tell their own stories, with their own ideas.
Local friends may notice a few familiar faces in these images as well. Special thanks to Jess, Lara & Kate and Brian for being a part.
This project is something I see as ongoing for a long time to come – this is far from the end, it’s something I hope to add to for years. If you’re interested in being a part, e-mail me at casting@douglaslevyphotography.com.
Onto the photographs:
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Doug Levy and Zach Ancell, Brian Matiash. Brian Matiash said: RT @douglevy: I just blogged: The "I Am" Photographs – http://bit.ly/eaPq5W (@brianmatiash, @larajane @nouveaukate) ^Outstanding series,! [...]