Saturated colors are impactful and send a stronger, more exciting, intense, and stimulating message
than pastel or muted hues or black-and-white.
Strand's End (2021)Strand's End
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."
- Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) Photo Recognition
• 17th Spider Awards, Fashion, Honorable Mention
• 15th Color Awards, Still Life, Nominee
Rim Shadow (2019)
Rim Shadow
Many of my images illustrate Bible verses. "Mortals, born of woman, are of few days and full of trouble. They spring up like flowers and wither away; like fleeting shadows, they do not endure."
- Job 14:1-2 (NIV)
Rim lighting is rather common in photography. The rare rim shadow on this human cutout is ephemeral and requires discernment, like the detection of a short-lived or secret life.
Blue Heart (2021)Blue Heart
"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful."
- Colossians 3:15 (NIV) Photo Recognition 2025 Motif Collective, Reflections
Reflection of Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, Ialy is distorted into a heart shape by a Jeff Koons installation