But it dawned on me yesterday that perhaps my use of heavy shadows and pockets of light comes from my love of the corner — of wanting to sink into my surroundings.

I have come to the conclusion that I am a photographer who likes to come home wet, or dirty, or drenched in sweat — or some heavenly combination of all three. It’s important to note, my clients usually leave the session the same way. But I’ve found that when hair styles come undone, whether it’s through rain, or wind, or tiny hands; and when dresses and shirts cling from water or sweat, something magical happens.