Daniel Newcomb American Photographer B. 1973

My mind is often scattered, jumping from one idea to another. Having multiple projects in my view helps me focus my energy each day. 

Whether it's a series of poignant images that delve into humanity’s eternal struggle between heaven and hell or the soulful strains of a street serenade that stir my nostalgic longing in my "Downtown Dreams" series. I am always in search of that image, the one that resonates deeply with the vision I have locked away in my mind.

 

My empathy for the photograph allows me to balance ideas that keep me interested while also grounding me in my art. I always have another frame ready on the side burner.

 

For me, photography is not solely about the context of an actual frame. It is about my relationship with the moment behind the lens. Each of my images holds personal memories that are significant only to me. 

 

The photographs become vessels of remembrance, encapsulating specific moments in time and providing insights into my understanding of the world around me. The interplay of light and shadow in my images marks the genesis of my nostalgia, where the nuanced greys between brilliance and obscurity invite open interpretation and reflection.

 

By arranging these collections of photons on surfaces other than my own, I cultivate a sense of grounding, anchoring myself firmly in the present and warding off the shadows while capturing the light. My art serves as a conduit for expressing the spectrum of human emotions tied up in all of us—love, hate, joy, or indifference. In my battle of light and shadow, I am not merely seeking "the photograph"; I am engaging in an act of self-preservation, I pursue these shadows and light for self-preservation, hoping that the viewer might share in some of the emotions of my life.