My Muse

• Prize
• Photographer
  Jerad Armijo, United States

This series chronicles the years my husband and I have spent
together. Our journey began in high school and has blossomed
into a life long voyage.

Photographing him over nine years helped evolve my
photography into more complex compositions. I’ve
experimented with lighting methods and grown as a
photographer. He’s helped me cultivate my portraiture
technique.

I photograph him as I would photograph royalty. He is
perfection in my eyes, and using my camera, I accentuate my
adoration. I paint the photograph for the viewers the way I see
him – flawless.

I have lighting similarities of a chiaroscuro technique in my
portraiture. I emphasize harsh shadows to direct the viewer to
my subject and I’m precise with my exposure. The background
is just as important as the subject itself. I often use the
background to create lines, shapes, and contrasts of color to
create a focal point on my husband.

• Awards
  -IPA honorable mention for portraiture -"The Creative Story" honorable mention -"Adventure Photo Contest" honorable mention in Portland Oregon (Prophotosupply)