Artist Statement
Light. It defines many of the experiences we share with the world around us. Whether it's the bright immersion of a summer afternoon, or the darkest of night guided only by starlight or streetlamp, I constantly seek to understand the world around me through interaction with this simplest of natural phenomenon.
In recent years, photography has become an extension of this fundamental appreciation. Through this form of expression comes a method of connecting with the world in a way which permits these experiences to be shared with others. If my photography has a mission, it is this: to capture scenes often overlooked in our daily lives and present them in a manner which may leave the viewer with a desire to pause and enjoy the familiar with a fresh perspective.
Each of these scenes has been captured and processed using a technique known as High Dynamic Range Imaging, more commonly referred to simply as "HDR." I have enjoyed working with this technique for both its technical challenges in addition to the vibrant color attitudes it brings to life. Through a merging process involving multiple exposures of a single subject, HDR allows the dynamics of an environment to unfold with a visually arresting richness in color, shadow, and highlight.
Every photograph documents a moment in time. I welcome you to share in these moments as I continue on this journey.
Topher McGovern
Light. It defines many of the experiences we share with the world around us. Whether it's the bright immersion of a summer afternoon, or the darkest of night guided only by starlight or streetlamp, I constantly seek to understand the world around me through interaction with this simplest of natural phenomenon.
In recent years, photography has become an extension of this fundamental appreciation. Through this form of expression comes a method of connecting with the world in a way which permits these experiences to be shared with others. If my photography has a mission, it is this: to capture scenes often overlooked in our daily lives and present them in a manner which may leave the viewer with a desire to pause and enjoy the familiar with a fresh perspective.
Each of these scenes has been captured and processed using a technique known as High Dynamic Range Imaging, more commonly referred to simply as "HDR." I have enjoyed working with this technique for both its technical challenges in addition to the vibrant color attitudes it brings to life. Through a merging process involving multiple exposures of a single subject, HDR allows the dynamics of an environment to unfold with a visually arresting richness in color, shadow, and highlight.
Every photograph documents a moment in time. I welcome you to share in these moments as I continue on this journey.
Topher McGovern
