#chiception

C H I C E P T I O N v IX ----- Finishing off the #CHICEPTION collection with this final post (for now). Really appreciate all the feedback throughout this entire series - was definitely one that meant a lot to me and it certainly helped to spark some dormant creative energies within. Rest assured that there'll be some subsequent/to-be-released follow up prism shots sprinkled into the upcoming feed due - or comment below with "STAHP" if you're sick of 'em already. ----- #SonyAlpha #BeAlpha (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzqQfwZHGzQ/?igshid=1kteb8b6kbe4i

C H I C E P T I O N v VIII ----- Sony A7RIII | Sony FE 16-35mm GM ISO 800 | f/2.8 | 1/3 sec Single Prism Shot | Edit in LR ----- #CHICEPTION #SonyAlpha #BeAlpha (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzemT7jgtPv/?igshid=thofpqyy4d48

C H I C E P T I O N v VII ----- #CHICEPTION #SonyAlpha #BeAlpha (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bza8_w6gu6_/?igshid=wueln5byrrb5

C H I C E P T I O N v IV ----- #CHICEPTION #SonyAlpha #BeAlpha (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzPIpDGgc0Z/?igshid=1shldbk2u1555

C H I C E P T I O N v III ----- In creating for catharsis, I was able to portray a fantasy where reality was put on hold - thus offering up a mental break from life's everyday demands. As truths are set aside temporarily, so are the stifling thoughts, egos, and fears associated. Many people live to deceive themselves through fabricated beliefs that one must receive validation on a daily basis - to get the most engagement, to hear false praises on superficial levels, to fit in with what society/media dictates. Inception is beginning to realize that those realities are inaccurate - instead, one should acknowledge that expressing gratitude and accepting one's true self are of the utmost importance. Fulfillment is a choice. ----- #CHICEPTION #SkydeckChicago #StreettoSkyChi (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzMGbZenX1H/?igshid=1jx4rwije0d88

C H I C E P T I O N v II ----- Don't forget that I'll be taking over the @skydeckchicago page tomorrow (Weds 6/26) - be sure to tune-in and catch all my favorite shots from up there including this #CHICEPTION one. These particular night takes were definitely the most challenging out of the entire collection due to my (naturally shaky) hands having to hold the prism as steady as possible during the long exposures. Not as clean as I would've wanted but ah well - there's beauty in imperfection and I'm standing by that statement 😂 ----- #SkydeckChicago #StreettoSkyChi (at Skydeck Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJ5Ok5nB6d/?igshid=7evedg5mvde9

C H I C E P T I O N v I ----- Stoked to finally showcase my latest collection, CHICEPTION. In addition to the obvious influence from the movie, Inception, I also wanted to pay homage to @19tones and his #prismagraphy work. Yes, prisms have already been used a lot, but my goal with these was to derive new creative prism applications by not only bouncing fractals onto a person/scene (as its prevalent usage in portraits), but also incorporating entire reflections specifically in urban/cityscape settings...in this case, my hometown of Chicago. Every shot featured in the collection are single takes edited only in Lightroom and with no use of Photoshop. Hope ya enjoy! ----- #CHICEPTION #AlphaCollective #BeAlpha ----- Sony A7RIII | Sony FE 70-200mm GM ISO 100 | f/5.6 | 1/800 sec (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGo8LZATM0/?igshid=11ocjmw3ywtt7