artist spotlight
By Sanaya Attari
A Different Lens Getting in on nature’s finest moments from behind the lens of a camera
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ocal artist Chris Zenger has a deep love for all things nature, and you’re sure to see flowers and plants as the subjects of his photography. But you won’t find him outside, hunched over a flower with his camera. Instead, he prefers to experiment with light, shadows and the deChris Zenger construction of the pieces in his photography studio. “When I was a kid, my parents got me these little rectangular Kodaks. I don’t know if you get those anymore, but they spent enough money on that and then eventually told me they couldn’t keep up with developing all the film because I would take pictures
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of everything,” says Zenger. “So that’s really where my passion for photography started, and right now I focus more on studio photography and fashion retail photography.” On first glance, one of Zenger’s images might look like a simple sunflower, but on closer inspection, the flower has been deconstructed and rearranged in a stunning array. He makes sure each petal, leaf or stem is meticulously plucked, placed and photographed. Zenger uses photography as his main method of creation, something he finds deep comfort in. Looking at his work, it’s easy to see how his patient
methodology for creating each stunning image can be therapeutic. Though Zenger primarily works and shoots in his studio, he’s not reclusive. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
