We Are, Who We Are.

This deadpan, style of contemporary portraiture was an idea of mine created to hear the molded thoughts of my viewers.  We live in a society where the greater populace bases their statements and decisions off stereotypical thoughts or beliefs.  I’ve gotten to know my subjects and who they truly are as people and individuals.  Though I will never tell who these people really are; it will be very affective to hear everyone’s speculations.

Sherman, TX

So I’ve acquired an interest to shoot small series in this format.  I like  to find small projects that I can shoot with a high value of sunlight so that I can experiment with the available light outside.  In this series, much like The Inland Sea, I’ve shot with a very small aperture and a very quick shutter speed.  I decided to wake up early one morning, after visiting a good friend who lives in Sherman, to take on this project and find small concepts that I felt described the town and the beautiful reality of it.  I’ve always enjoyed my visits to Sherman.  To some, this may not be the picture perfect town… or series(just my sense of humor)!  But, never let the outside fool you.

The Inland Sea

I named this the Inland Sea for the reason that this was shot at a lake while I was influenced by the work of Gerhard Richter.  I wanted to stress the neglected beauty that is found in the reflection and texture of this body of water at sunset.

“Photography altered ways of seeing and thinking.” – Gerhard Richter

Pizza by the Slice

I shot these at the Franzini’s Pizzeria on Elm.  This is by far my favorite pizza joint in Dallas.  All their pizza is made from scratch and their service is quick!  All of the employees are the friendliest people I’ve encountered at an eating establishment.  This place is open till midnight every night and open till 3:00am on Fridays and Saturdays.  I shot these just before midnight on Monday.  I wanted to emphasize the moments of the employees closing the restaurant.  So, if you’re up late and feeling a bit famished, check out Zini’s.  It’s the best pizza you’ll get in Dallas.

Film

I began shooting with film when I was in junior high, photographing locations that I felt conveyed a particular mood.  Very rarely would I incorporate a human subject in my photos.  I would use the architecture around me to my advantage, giving me the composition and value that I was looking for.  After my high school years I began to fall into the digital realm of photography, thus forgetting the downright satisfaction that film gives you…

Above is a photograph of my friend Josh that I shot with an 8×10 Sinar X.  I found myself growing bored, shooting all my assignments with the same camera.  I decided to turn the tables and do an assignment with film.  Though my photo was not the most aesthetically pleasing photo in the class, I did walk away with great satisfaction of completing my work.

Toast to the first post.

Hello!  For all who don’t know me, my name is Christopher Haney.  I’ve come to the conclusion that the most appropriate way for me to convey my photoconceptualism to the viewers was to create a blog.  I’m currently working on three series and I’m looking forward to showing my work and statements.

This is an assignment I shot for a portraiture class I’m currently in.  My subject, Danny Rose, is an exceptional artist who has created some of the most profound paintings that I’ve seen in Dallas.  After this shoot, I was inspired to become more experimental with lighting. I find myself being repetitive with my lighting lately and all I needed was a little fresh air and the beautiful sunset falling behind our fair skyline.