Inspired By: Rodney Smith

I have only recently come across Rodney Smith's work, though he has been around for quite some time. I find myself so struck by his perspective on modern portraiture, as seen in his unique images. He shows such a sense of quirk and whimsy that I absolutely love, and genuinely admire and aspire to. I appreciate his original and strong compositions, use of color, and understanding of light. 


A few bits from his Bio that I thought were super interesting/impressive:
"Rodney studied photography under Walker Evans at Yale. . . Rodney was asked to lecture at Columbia University, University of Mexico, University of Madrid,  Harvard University, and Goethe University. Adding to his mystery, Rodney declined all invitations, instead riding slow trains in India, bicycling through the Camarque, strolling the streets of Paris. Eventually he returns to Yale to earn a degree in Divinity, and become an adjunct professor. . . His work is represented in every important gallery across the globe; in some very exotic (and not so exotic) places. "


A few of my favorites:

Wow. 

Cannot get enough of the color & fantasy in this image. Very daydream-like. 

I'm pretty sure this shot has changed my life, somewhat. 

Composition & angles, he gets it. . . 

 Hats off to Rodney Smith, for his inspiration to me (and many others, no doubt).