A portrait series, and a quiet argument with the way we're taught to see beauty.
Endlessly Gorgeous began as a personal project: portraits of everyone I deem gorgeous, not only models, but anyone brave enough to stand in front of the lens.
Because many people don't realize that just because you don't fit the typical definition of beauty for the corporate-industrial complex doesn't mean you're not attractive.
Our physical appearance should be appreciated no matter how much time has passed. You'll always be endlessly gorgeous.
Historically, portraits were keepsakes, a memory preserved in time, kept by families for the people they loved. I believe everyone deserves a portrait like that: a constant reminder that we may age gracefully, despite our culture's obsession with maintaining our youth.
The idea took shape over a handful of conversations, and a couple of shoots, with Jayda Woods, before she left Miami. She is the initial inspiration for the entire series; without her, I never would have developed the concept.
The muse who started it all put the work in front of a legend's audience once. But more than that, she's the reason there's a way of seeing here at all.
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I follow the ethos of Ikigai, finding a sense of purpose. Mine was making people laugh and smile, and that led me to photography. I started with a Canon T1i and friends brave enough to stand in front of my lens while I figured out exposure, composition, and posing.
I love working with non-models and new faces. Most people shy away from the camera, including me, so part of the fun is convincing someone to finally trust you with their portrait. And every time I go back to shoot for the series and learn about a subject's challenges, it's a lovely reminder to be humble and grateful for the life one already has.