sheltered spring
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"Sheltered Spring" examines the paradox of preservation through the nuanced perspective of analog film. This series centers on a solitary figure in noir attire who cradles dried thistles against the backdrop of seasonal renewal. The images capture the tension between preservation and progression, as the protagonist clutches these brittle remnants with careful devotion while fresh growth emerges unbidden around her. The series documents this deliberate contradiction – where the instinct to protect transforms into a form of self-imposed isolation.
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Working with both Kodak Gold 200 and Polaroid 600 film, this series explores the tension between controlled exposure and unpredictable development processes. The technical approach emphasizes strong environmental contrasts, using preserved thistles as focal points against spring backgrounds. The combination of film types allows for both precise composition in 35mm and immediate, more experimental results in instant film.
Camera: 35mm format
Film: Kodak Gold 200 + Polaroid 600 -
Model: Cortazia Harrington
HMUA: Andie Peirce
Stylist: Krystell Barraza -
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