Artist: Brian Shumway

From Series True Men: Xenia, Queens, NYC © Brian Shumway

From Series True Men: John-Mark 20, Upper East Side, NYC © Brian Shumway

I recently stumbled upon Brian Shumway's work. He is a Brooklyn-based photographer who shoots portraits for editorials and works on personal projects. His portraiture is stunning. He works in black and white and also color, often drawing out beautifully saturated colors and wonderfully soft light. So luscious! His personal work questions the norms of society: blurring the lines between masculinity and femininity, photographing children with psychological disorders, and questioning the validity of high fashion photography with gritty pseudo-fashion shots.

On the Street: Milwaukee

Tevodis Carr, Milwaukee, Wisconsin © Andrea Bartley

Craig Kraeger, Milwaukee, Wisconsin © Andrea Bartley

My first day out on the town to photograph some strangers. I had some hits and misses, but I got a few good ones. These gentlemen were so kind to allow me to photograph them. Kaitlynn and I have both noticed that men seem to be more comfortable in front of the camera. Perhaps the fact that we are two attractive young ladies helps our photographic cause.

Week Three: Boys

Mic, Quezen City, Philippines ©Kaitlynn Scannell
Luccas, Dallas, Texas ©Kaitlynn Scannell

One of my best friends is now my favorite person to photograph. Both of these boys were so at ease in front of the camera it took a second to take these. They both have these little smirks and gentle eyes that I just can't get enough of. This week was my favorite week of photographing besides the fact that we got two snow days.

Week Two: Getting Comfortable

Jamie, Glendale, Wisconsin ©Kaitlynn Scannell
Rachael, Dodge City, Kansas ©Kaitlynn Scannell

I had a lot of trouble trying to get a great picture while still allowing the subject to remain comfortable. These two images are of friends that are from outside of Milwaukee. Both of them were more than happy to pose but both of them were a little shy. I think I want to reshoot them both hopefully allow them to be more comfortable in front of my camera.