Shawn O’Connell

Photographing familiar places and traditional landscapes in an innovative and distinctive way inspires me to continue to grow as an artist. I enjoy finding beauty in the ordinary and using my work to create a connection with people I’ve never met. I enjoy finding beauty in the ordinary, and in sharing a connection with people I’ve never met through my work.My intention is to use High Dynamic Range and Infrared photography to convey exciting and dramatic images to capture a world not usually seen by a traditional camera.My father was the first person to put a camera in my hands and allow me the freedom to create images on my own. As I started my education in photography, I was greatly influenced by the works of Ansel Adams and Robert Frank. Ansel Adams breathtaking landscapes and Robert Frank’s ability to document everyday life in such a unique and fascinating way influenced me to look for my own creative ways to capture places and moments in time. I rediscovered my love of photography after receiving a kidney transplant in 2006. My second chance at life has renewed my inspiration and interest in photography. Today, I look to photograph the beauty in places and objects that I might taken for granted. I hope that these photographs inspire others to follow their passions in life.