My Mom

My mom is a beautiful woman; but for some reason, she has trouble seeing it.

I have waited a long time to do photos of her. I knew it would be a challenge to create art that even she would love.

These photos were emotional for me, because I wanted this for her so badly--for her to see what we all see.

I believe there is power in exposing people in photos... instead of trying to cover them up with fancy clothes, hair, or make up. It is a theory I grow more passionate about all the time.

I also believe that age and all of the learning and growth that comes with it makes every person more beautiful as they journey through life.

For these reasons, I do very little doctoring to my photos. Especially to skin.

My mom was a little bit nervous when I told her we would do these photos so simply; but my mother is a character. And I just couldn't see the sense in having anything distract from who she really is.

I can't speak for her, but I love these.