'my affair with diana'

this series began 10 years ago when i purchased my first â??DIANAâ?? plastic toy camera. the inconsistent nature of her images has been the inspiration to relate to the female form. one minute sheâ??s quiet, dark and mysterious, the next she surprises me with her provocative elegance and sharp focus. many hidden complexities surface to create an interesting dialogue between a unique camera and the female form Iâ??m expressing.

the images i produce tell a story of the experiences that i have had the opportunity to be a part of. my formative years were spent traveling through the united states, mexico and europe, where culture, art and the natural environment made a lasting impression. i searched for the best way to be expressive and to create my own unique form of storytelling. my voice was found through the novel and unique views of the toy cameras: HOLGA and DIANA these cameras were first produced in the 1960s as childrens toys. today they have a cult following with photographers, not because of their perfection, but for their lack of precision, control and focus. by taking away the technical aspect of picture making, a sincere representation of the subject matter and vision of the photographer becomes evident.