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Photography is a visual language for me—one that has allowed me to tell stories that were difficult to express in words. I mainly shoot people; their remarkable variety in size, shape, and expression makes them the ideal raw material for the stories I want to tell.
In my event, travel and street photography, I'm drawn to spontaneous moments of joy and excitement. I love capturing images in different countries and in vibrant public spaces—festivals, markets, parades, sporting events, jazz concerts, and countless other gatherings where people come together to celebrate life. Another dimension of my work is art nude photography. My intention with these images is not to be provocative or objectifying, but to use the body to focus attention and invite reflection. I encourage viewers to form their own interpretations of these images and to challenge conventional perceptions of what they see. My conceptual series take a different approach. Here, I use inanimate objects, urban environments, found imagery, and abstract compositions to explore ideas and evoke meaning. These works often require a second look—inviting viewers to see well beyond the surface and engage with the deeper messages within each image. I listen to music as I edit photos, and subconsciously, music informs much of what I see and create. My top-50 music images illustrates the transcendental power that good music has on me. 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. A catalogue with a complete listing of the series posted on this website can be downloaded here. Clicking on any of the titles in this catalogue will open that series in your web browser. Collaboration is most welcome, and guidelines for working together on a TFP (time for print) basis can be found here. To contact me, please email me at: [email protected] or use the contact form below. In addition, more of my photography is on view on other sites--see: https://linktr.ee/StevenrTabor. |
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