Influences

William Klein like myself was born in the concrete jungle known as New York.  His unique style for photography was said to be very "anti-photographers photography".  Growing up, he was told by Fernand Leger to "Get out of the studio and into the streets" where he would reject conformity and the traditional gallery.  This is very similar to how I would like to pursue my images, rebellious but artistic.

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Andy Warhol's is said to be a huge impact in the world of photography.  As seen through his most popular images such as his Mona Lisa , Warhol's exaggeration of color and reproduction set him apart from many but not too far from me.  I find it very interesting how if his image don't involve the dramatic but soft color scheme we typically see from him then it is in black and white.  I plan on generating pictures in a similar fashion. 

Ansel Adams specializes in landscapes, depth of field, and reflections.  I have noticed this special distinction in reflections that really attract me as an artist.  Now, my eye landscape photos isn't the best so Adams will be an influence when shooting landscapes.  Maybe I can get more ideas from his reflection shots as well.

As far as my interest in urban art, Banksy would without a doubt have to be a huge influence for me.  His life size graffiti provides limitless creations waiting to be shot.  His art would definitely influence my shot angles along with how I involve reality as a character in my photos.

Shepard Fairey will be influencing the 'meaning' or what he calls the "Phenomenology"
of my images.  Fairey defines Phenomenology as "[the] attempts to enable people to see clearly something that is right before their eyes but obscured; things that are so taken for granted that they are muted by abstract observation".  I find it to be almost as a subliminal message, so he will be influencing more of my shot choices than editing.