In the final analysis, it's always about people.

Buildings and landscapes do not have emotions. They do, however, evoke emotions if the photographer can photograph these inanimate things in a way that creates an emotional connection with someone looking at the photo. That is not only a basic theory in fine art photography, it is my personal objective with every photo I create.

For years, I have avoided what I consider the hardest photos to create; photos of people, both portrait and beauty/fashion. So recently as I continue to look for ways to create emotionally connected photography, I have been exploring beauty and fashion photography. It all started a couple of years ago when I was asked to help some friends, hair and makeup stylists at SCK Salon at Columbus Circle in New York City, photographing various styles and looks with professional and novice models. In the process, I have been rewarded with a level of satisfaction from the models that I cannot explain just by creating an image that they can really connect with; that is, a photo of themselves that satisfies some emotion. By using my camera as a tool to create an image of a person that perhaps makes them happier with themselves lifts me to my own new level of satisfaction.

The result is a new Gallery on my website called Faces and Figures which is a sample of my work in this genre and that we offer for sale just in case someone else sees an emotional connection to an image. All models who allow their photos posted for sale on my website.will share in any sale. proceeds. However, I am happy to work with anyone who wants photos of themselves whether they want to try their hand at modeling to create photos to sell or to keep for their own use. And you don't have to look like a fashion model. You just have to want an image of yourself that makes you happy. The economics are surprisingly affordable.

One unspoken benefit of this genre is in the winter, when New York weather sucks and outdoor photography is painful, it creates another way to continue honing my skills and getting satisfaction with my obsession; photography.

And, of course, it is always about people.