To me, photography is a gateway to an unseen world, where the questions that pop into my head can be answered visually. Whether capturing spontaneous moments or staged scenes, the images I create reflect my perspective on how we live our lives. By taking photographs and by blending and manipulating these, I'm able to create my own alternative to the real world.
In my portraits, I try to capture a person's essence and use that to tell a story that makes the viewer question what they see. I do find it fascinating to take pictures of people. Each person has their own unique story to tell. Plus, the extraordinary diversity in sizes, shapes, colors, and expressions makes people the ideal raw material for exploring virtually any topic. I'm especially drawn to capturing moments of joy and excitement. I often take photos at festivals, markets, parades, sporting events, jazz concerts, and countless other places where people come together to celebrate life. When photographing the human body, I aim to highlight its unique character or to use it to lighten the mood. I also employ techniques such as projection-portraiture to reveal multiple layers of meaning in the human body. As an occasional participant in photo contests, I was honored to be chosen as a finalist in the 2019 Ed van der Elsken "Lust for Life" competition, organized by the Nederlands Fotomuseum. This "lust for life" spirit inspires many of my favorite images. Collaboration is generally welcome. Guidelines for working together on a TFP (time for print) basis can be found here. To contact me, please email [email protected] or use the "contact me" section below. Though there's plenty to discover here, more of my photography is also on view on other web sites. See: https://linktr.ee/StevenrTabor. |
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Projecting Mondrian
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