LIVING LIGHTS PHOTO SERIES
This series of images is the result of photographing a kind of magic only found in nature, a phenomenon with countless iterations that is often unseen – fireflies. The primary subject is a synchronous firefly population recorded in spring of 2023, deep inside an Athens, Georgia forest during the peak of their mating season.
Each photo represents an extended moment, taken via a single long exposure photograph through the eyes of vintage 20th century lenses and recorded on modern digital cameras. The images were minimally edited to maintain the authenticity of the actual photos. The variation in colors is primarily due to the lighting conditions – including moonlight – and whether taken during twilight or late at night, among others.
All photographs are printed on metal, with an archival dye-sublimation process. This medium was specifically chosen for its greater contrast and saturation as compared to prints on paper. When well-lit, the imagery can feel alive and seems to radiate its own light, reminiscent of the firefly viewing experience.
My hope is this exhibit helps viewers reconnect with the magic of nature in a heart-felt, meaningful way. A portion of all print sales will be donated to firefly.org, a small non-profit organization focused on firefly education and conservation.
Each photo represents an extended moment, taken via a single long exposure photograph through the eyes of vintage 20th century lenses and recorded on modern digital cameras. The images were minimally edited to maintain the authenticity of the actual photos. The variation in colors is primarily due to the lighting conditions – including moonlight – and whether taken during twilight or late at night, among others.
All photographs are printed on metal, with an archival dye-sublimation process. This medium was specifically chosen for its greater contrast and saturation as compared to prints on paper. When well-lit, the imagery can feel alive and seems to radiate its own light, reminiscent of the firefly viewing experience.
My hope is this exhibit helps viewers reconnect with the magic of nature in a heart-felt, meaningful way. A portion of all print sales will be donated to firefly.org, a small non-profit organization focused on firefly education and conservation.