Artist’s Statement
	This project was extremely difficult for me not because of the subject matter I chose but because of the personal reflection that went on during the shooting on my behalf. It may not look to be as in depth to most people but there is a harsh coldness that underlies the imagery that I can relate to. 
	I chose to focus on night compositions for many reasons. For one, I think that they are utterly beautiful when in black and white which made me use my media to an advantage. Another reason is, as I previously stated, that it gave me a chance to reflect on my personal life and be alone. Yes, there is a sort of loneliness depicted in these shots but sometimes loneliness (as with these shots) can be a very beautiful thing. Going out by myself to capture these images reconnected me with everything that I lost of myself. I’ve been through very trying times in the past 2 months in every aspect of my life and shooting these pictures just made all of that vanish. It was like looking at myself in a mirror, paying close attention to every detail. That is what I’m trying to convey with this series. It is an emphasis on the small things in life. It forces people to pay attention to the details of every day life and accept it for all it’s worth.  
	I went into this project kicking and screaming, wishing there was another way out of it. I found that the more I beat myself up over it, the worse it got. So, finally, I faced the music. I looked through the lens not finding the object I was focusing on…I was finding myself and, in the end, loving every minute of it.