2020 Portfolio

paige n. michutka selected works

hi, i’m paige! my name is paige michutka. i graduated from the universtiy of cincinnati’s college of design, architecture, art, and planning (daap) with a bachelors of science in architecture in the spring of 2018. during my studies i had the opportunity to live, study, and work in los angeles, berlin, stuttgart, and cincinnati. with over a years worth of professional experience and international understanding, i decided to continue to explore my passion for culture, architecture, and design in europe. i am currently working as a junior architect at an architecture office in vienna, austria, where i learn something new everyday. the following collection shares a variety of work that i have produced in the last couple of years. enjoy c:

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velo stops urban envelope budapest badehaus

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oliver peoples

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collages ceramics photography

into the nest type: affordable housing | academic work studio: daap undergraduate capstone project location: northside, ohio year: spring 2018

the main purpose of the studio was to work together with 16 other students to produce and publish a design research manual addressing and generating questions centered on the practice, design and viability of affordable housing. specifically, in the context of the northside neighborhood of cincinnati, with the intention of establishing a working partnership with the local development not-for-profit n.e.s.t (northsiders engaged in sustainable transformation). this studio began with a research component with the investigation, analysis, and documentation of the existing conditions of the neighborhood, as well as the site analysis of the specified block (1600 cooper st, cincinnati ohio) planned for future development under the control of n.e.s.t. the next step was a deeper dive into typological and methodological precedents. this investigation created a working matrix of documentation and analysis that explained the primary areas of inquiry for the design phase of the studio. the objective from this index was to generate proofs of concepts generated in the research phase of the studio.

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each student was responsible for multiple building designs allowing them to recieve feedback beyond an initial set of ideas of the matrix. this first body of projects created a second working matrix in response to the design and site research which allowed for a second layer of comparative analysis to be generated between the new individual proposals. following the second matrix we selected three designs from the 34 we created as a studio and further designed, developed, modeled, and detailed them to present as final proposals of what afforable housing with n.e.s.t can potentially look like in northside.

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matrix 01 | house 01 the investigation of a series of precedent houses through the lenses of affordability, sustainability, and visibility revealed a set of shared typologies and constraints for each respective lens. this initial research phase of the studio led to the first matrix of curated typologies. matrix one served not only as the documentation of the ideas; but also worked “mechanically” to form design prompts for further investigations. each one of the lenses was assigned to the quadrants on the matrix with its constituent strategies places on the x and y axes for each respective quadrant. the remaining quadrant housed the specific constraints of the given site – the 1600 block of cooper st. the axes for all quadrants were prearranged and predetermined so that relationships between the lenses would occur and work together across the entire matrix. the coordinated intersections of the axes for each quadrant produced 16 constraints or strategies per quadrant – 64 in total. the design prompt then came from the sum of four intersecting constraints; two constraints from each quadrant. this was determined by random draw of a number 1-16. the number drawn represented the square in each quadrant and the resulting intersecting constraints.

quadrant a, the top right collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains square footage from 500sqft – 2500sqft. vertically across the y axis is percentage of glazing from 20% - 70%. quadrant b, the bottom right collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains the number of occupants in the home. vertically across the y axis is the family types, based off our family demographic research we decided to explore; young family with kids, age in place (couple aging in home), multi-generational, and young professional. quadrant c, the bottom left collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains lot type/ orientation; whether the lot is a corner or infill and then its orientation, north, south, east, or west. vertically across the y axis are components that effect the footprint of the home such as; minimum setback, maximum setback, courtyard, and split massing. quadrant d, the top left collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains the architectural components; porch, occupiable roof, fireplace, and deck. vertically across the y axis are sustainability technique components; ventilation, passive solar, active solar, and water management. the prompt for house one included the four graphics seen on the left. from quadrant a was the intersection including 30%40% exterior glazing and the smallest square footage, 5001000sqft. from quadrant b was the intersection including age in place and 1-2 occupants. from quadrant c was the intersection including infill lot and minimum setback. from quadrant d was the intersection including front porch and the sustainability strategy of using a thermal mass. focusing on keeping the floor plan as small as possible, the house is about 600 sqft and only one floor so its easily accessible for an ageing couple. centering the thermal mass in the middle of most used spaces; living, dining, and kitchen, it keeps the spaces compact and warm without much power. the sun comes in the high window from the south in winter warming the mass. since the site is an infill site this large south facing window is the main component contributuing to the design around the thermal massing.

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matrix 02 | house 02 the assessment of the designs of the first series of houses revealed the strengths and weaknesses of matrix one. the largest criticisms for change in the next iteration of the matrix was its lack of variety. through arranging the quadrants into one “master matrix� it ensured predetermined relationships between components which was not good for exploring the potential new relationships between them. the slider quadrants with the change in square footage, glazing, and number or occupants were also not successful and generated an abundance of similar designs so they will also not be found in matrix two. matrix two was developed with this thirst for variety in mind with an addition of a lot more components and a change in functionality. the relationships are no longer predetermined because the different quadrants are now pulled apart and the constraints are no longer forced across the entire matrix, there is more potential for difficult component relationships. each quadrant works independently from the others. mechanically, matrix two works similarly to matrix one : a number 1-16 is drawn at random. however, each quadrant now requires separate draws. this creates 256 possible prompts and we only explored 17 of them in our publication.

quadrant a, the top collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains square footage from 500sqft – 2500sqft along with the number of bedrooms. vertically across the y axis is the lot type, either infill or corner. quadrant b, the second collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis containts suitability technique components; ventilation, passive solar, active solar, and water management. vertically across the y axis is the site orientation, either north/ south or east/west. quadrant c, the third collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains a wide variety of design components; first floor bedroom, age in place stair, parent in law suite, double height space, split massing, fireplace, screen, and reference context. vertically across the y axis are components that effect the size of the footprint of the home, either maximum or minimum. quadrant d, the bottom collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains a wide variety of design components; deck, porch, vegitation, threshold, storage solution, occupiable roof, courtyard, and indoor/outdoor space. vertically across the y axis are the aspects of either community focused design or privacy focus. the prompt for house two included the four graphics seen on the left. from quadrant a was the intersection including corner lot with two bedrooms with a square footage of 12001400sqft. from quadrant b was the intersection including east/west orientaiton with solar panels as the sustainable strategy. from quadrant c was the intersection including maximum building footprint and the design element of a screen. from quadrant d was the intersection including community focus with a porch/deck. focusing on opening all the public spaces, dining, living, and kitchen, to the street by putting the main stair on the interior side of the house and also creating a wrap around porch on the ground floor connecting all of these spaces directly to the community. a solar panel screen comes up off the edge of the porch that shades the interior public spaces on the west side while capturing the suns rays to create energy for the home. with the maximum footprint and corner lot site components, creating a ground floor focused plan that interacts with the community was a good combination strategy for these constraints.

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plan key 01. porch 02. entrance 03. living room 04. dining 05. porch 06. kitchen 07. powder room 08. laundry 09. kitchen pantry 10. exit to backyard 11. backyard 12. bedroom 13. bathroom 14. bedroom 15. back deck

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matrix 03 | conclusion matrix three is a newly developed version of matrix one. we eliminated the unsuccessful constraints from matrix one and looked at starting to fill these voids and create new relationships with constraints that were successful in matrix two. we also started to introduce new things into this matrix, such as the number of bathrooms in the house. below are the three overarching themes of our designs; affordability, sustainability and visitability, we have decided to visually make these apart of this matrix. to the top right of the matrix are new overarching constraints of what all houses in northside should include in all of their designs; porch, minimum setback, basement and reference the context architecture. these overarching components help new designs fit in and enhance the current neighborhood. matrix three is not a final matrix, but only a new way of working to create another round of new relationships, and to learn how these constraints can work together to be sustainable, visitable, and affordable.

quadrant a, the top right collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains square footage from 500sqft – 2500sqft along with the number of bedrooms. vertically across the y axis is the lot type and orientation, either infill or corner with either north/south or east/west orientation. quadrant b, the bottom right collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains the number of bathrooms in the home. vertically across the y axis is the family types, based off our family demographic research we decided to explore; young family with kids, multi-generational, age in place (couple aging in home), and young professional. quadrant c, the bottom left of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis contains a wide variety of design components; double height space, courtyard, first floor bedroom, and auxiliary room. vertically across the y axis are another variety of design components; fireplace, screen, threshold, and vegitation. quadrant d, the top left collection of 16 squares, horizontally across the x axis are sustainability technique components; ventilation, passive solar, active solar, and water management. vertically across the y axis are the aspects of either community focused design or privacy focus. overarching constraints visitability, is a set of regulations that ensures an individual with a disability related to eyesight or mobility can safely enter a home. design strategies include: no step entrance, wide visitable path, wide door openings, bathroom clearances, and first floor bathrooms. affordability, four main objectives generate the definition of an affordable residence. the location of the residential structure, (less than 30 minutes from occupation), the initial built out cost and construction in regards to materiality, the demopgraphic of the area, and the ability to sustain itself for future generations. sustainability, in relation to design, the definition of sustainability is to suitabily or easily maintain the existence of a structure from the initial buildout to the end of its lifetime. this type of design requires planning to reduce the impact on the environment, such as the use of indispensable resources, like water reuse, vegitation for shading to reduce energy usage, and reduction of excess water.

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multi-unit housing type: mixed used residential | academic work studio: housing project location: clifton, ohio year: spring 2017

the studio began with observation and documentation of the existing context within and surrounding the site, calhoun street runs along the south border of the university of cincinnati’s main campus; it is a commercial thoroughfare to the school featuring restaurants, entertainment, and a growing number of multi-family housing complexes. adjacent to the site is old st. george church, a notable landmark that has been present for more than century. the area marks a junction between the urban scale of universtiy buildings with its residentail scale neighbors in surrounding clifton heights. the project calls for 18-22 unit apartment building comprised of 1-4 bedroom units, with a mixed use component that addresses the ground floor(s), along with parking under the structure. the most difficult site constraint is a 20’ elevation drop from the north to the south. the sloped site became the constraint of which the design is based. starting by alternating the elevations of the buildings individual apartment masses and anchroing and connecting them with four circulation cores, this created multiple public plazas on the first three floors, lifting the public space from the commericial street up into the building.

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another advantage of lifting and alternating the apartment massing up from the first three ground floors was the privacy and seperation from the main street below and also the potential for views facing south. beginning three stories up views to downtown cincinnati to the south are possible, apartments begin on the third floor, so every unit this view to the south. another advantage of alternating apartment levels was the possibility of different units having different orientations and different relationships with the different units. so no level is the same which allows for more diverse interaction between the different occupant types.

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rowing facility type: community rowing facility | academic work studio: tectonics project location: newport, kentucky year: summer 2016

the explorations of the studio developed concepts of tectoncis and landscape through a series of directed investigations of making, each viewed through a specific lens of scale -- s, m, l, xl --and developed through a method of making with different materials such as; concrete, thread, string, balloons, rocks, plastic, vaccum forming, and 3d collaging. these experiments can be viewed as thresholds bridging site, enclosure, envelope, and conditioned space. also possible negotiations with ground, sky, edge, corner, and threshold. through the making and subsequent analysis of objects new architectural possibilities are explored. these new ideas are then applied to the site -- general james taylor park in newport, kentcuky -- and are further developed programmatically as a training facility for the cincinnati junior rowing club. at the intersection of the ohio and licking rivers, the site lies within a seasonal flood plane that poses a servere threat to the building. further complicating site access is a levee built 200’ from the river’s edge.

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considering the circumstances, the boat house is constructed in multiple structures with two of them on the waterside of the levee. while the large indoor training facitlity is on top of the levee and then lowers down onto the inside of the levee, connecting the complex not only with the water but also with the nearby town. most of the buildings program sets on the levee or on the otherside of the levee outside of the flood plane. the spaces that would be affected by a flood are mostly storage for equipment rather than program spaces used by people. tectonically the form and framework is emblematic of a wave, consisting of wrapping undulating forms where the walls become the ceiling as well as the floor so one is fully immersed around the idea of water. digital skills rhino modeling autocad drawing illustrator linework photoshop editing

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velo stops type: beebreeders european velo stops | competition project location: 8 countries in europe year: fall 2018 team members: alyssa pack & zoe evans

the competition tasked architects with designing a series of cost effective, environmentally responsible, and energy-efficient cabins for overnight stays along the ev6 route. the brief requested that designs be easily-constructible and space-efficient. the cabins are intended as a chain of small and recognisable structures spanning the ev6 and providing cyclists with places to stay overnight, directly alongside the bike route. the scheme we proposed has a modern form that addresses an awareness for a varying context and evokes a strong environmental response. the construction method is simple. the cabin is designed to be a light wooden structure that will sit on the base of the screw pile foundation. the walls of the cabin are made up of locally sourced and renewable timber. the pitched roof is inspired by the vernacular architecture and historic context along the velo 6 route. the cabin is intended to be prefabricated in 3 modules, (secured sleeping, living, and wet room) allowing for easy transportation to site by air or land.

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the kit of parts construction allows for the addition or removal of modules to adapt and accommodate services needed on each unique site. a sliding screen door transforms the modest living area into an open immersive space. during colder months and night, the cabin can be closed off with operable screens for security and reduced exposure to the elements. the heart of the cabin hosts a operable table, allowing for gathering and interaction amongst travelers (as well as functioning as a practical counter for eating and preparing food). when not in use, the table folds up and out of the space allowing for an open plan living room. at the core of the plan, the central bike tower acts as the hearth of the home. digital skills sketchup modeling v-ray sketchup rendering autocad drawing illustrator linework photoshop editing

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01. screw piles the screw piles act as the structural foundation of the cabin, anchoring the cabin to the earth and adjusting for any variance in terrain.

05. roof the roof includes a skylight and acts as a host to solar panels that provide the energy to operate the cabin. the steep pitch is energy efficient and prevents the build up of cold weather elements.

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07. bikes the bike storage is the first module approached by the guest when entering the cabin. bikes are protected by the elements due to the roof cover over this exterior storage module. they can be stored vertically and kept secured to the building with a locking system.

08. entrance the walls of the cabin are made up of locally sourced and renewable timber. the stairs provide an access point from the terrain of the site to the interior of the cabin which is raised off the ground.

09. storage the storage module provides a location for guests to store and secure their personal belongings while staying in the cabin. there is also a compartment to store firewood for the outdoor firepit.

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urban envelope type: over-the-rhine foundation | competition project location: cincinnati, ohio year: spring 2018 team members: alyssa pack & zoe evans

over the rhine foundation infill committee has been working to produce a new set of infill guidelines that will be adopted by the city of cincinnati historic conservation office. the guidelines will be considered as a template for those deeply concerned with historic conscientious infill design. the challenge is to create a unique design that conforms to the new infill guidelines. the design should elevate and celebrate contemporary materials, construction methods, cultural and enviornmental stewardship while also complimenting and enhancing the historical context of the site. the proposals design relates to the characteristics of otr’s historic vernacular through the use brick as the primary construction element. we began to challenge the constraints of this material through manipulation of the traditional application, creating a perforated screen. the screen begins to open up the building to its surrounding. the faceted elevation of the building creates multiple versatile surface conditions. it contains solid and perforated brick components backed by metal or glass panels and glazed apertures.

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the proposal design is comprised of two volumes that reference the contextual heights of the existing adjacent buildings. the masses are brought together by a center circulation space that intertwines the two while highlighting the vertical emphasis of the buildings internal movement. the screen becomes the interstitial space connecting and merging the two volumes on the site. following the rhythmic grid of the adjacent buildings informed our aperture locations, while breaking the grid set up a new modern context. the proposal responds to the district and complements the existing buildings while incorporating contemporary design solutions to adapt with the developing neighborhood of over-the-rhine. digital skills sketchup modeling v-ray sketchup rendering autocad drawing illustrator linework photoshop editing

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over-the-rhine is one of the largest, most intact, nineteenth century urban historic districts in the united states and is believed to contain the nation’s largest contiguous collection of nineteenth century italianate architecture. otr’s dense streetscapes are full of tenements, churches, theatres, storefronts and social halls that are largely unchanged from a time when they were inhabited by working class immigrants in the 1800s. this diagramatic study shows both sides of the block containing the proposed project site, while also analyzing the current horizonal, vertical, facade color, and window grid relationships in context with the design proposal.

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Existing buildings used as precedents located in historic districts and utilizing various forms of perforated brick construction

SpeciďŹ cations of Brick and MortarMortar to be ush with the brick; mortar shall not overlap onto the brick. Mortar should be colored tan to approximate the color of existing buildings in the block.

Brick should be colored Pastel Rose to speak to the warm hues of existing historic brickwork in the district while providing a modern, light alternative. See color pallate pictured left.

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urban envelope | competition

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budapest badehaus type: renovation + addition | competition project location: budapest, hungary year: fall 2017 team members: hochschule für technik stuttgart students

király is one of the most famous baths in budapest. the construction of this bath was begun by arslan, the pasha of buda in 1565 and was completed by his successor, sokoli mustafa. following the reoccupation of buda, the bath was acquired in 1796 by the könig family. they rebuilt it to its current form, combining the old with the new, and preserving its monumental character. unfortunately today, the building is in critical condition and has been waiting to be renewed for many years. this design competition was not just about a renewal but also about minor enlargement and transformation. on the one hand, the management of the bath would move the main entrance from fő street to the ganz street running next to the building, and would like to have a new swimming pool of 20 or 25 meters. the existing buildings would be divided into two zones: a turkish zone and a wellness area. my major roles on this project included the renewal of the second floor changing and locker room areas. as it is the circulation through these spaces is very disorienting and cramped.

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together with three students we designed a clear spacial zoning plan and created a communicative and relaxed environment that slows the guest down in the space and clearly structures the process of moving through the bath. after this design phase we created presentation groups to work on final drawings for the competition submission. my new role included being a member of the rendering team where i contributed by computer modeling specifc perspectives and then rendering them and finishing them with photoshop.

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plans key 01. entrance addition 02. lobby area 03. restrurant/cafe 04. entrance to changing rooms 05. private bath rooms 06. central stair 07. 20-25m lap pool addition 08. private massage rooms 09. private bath rooms 10. public wellness bath 11. exterior courtyard 12. entrance to turkish bath 13. pre turkish bath area 14. turkish bath 15. entrance to changing rooms 16. private changing rooms 17. lockers 18. entrance to turkish bath 19. entrance to other wellness areas 20. wellness area addition

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oliver peoples type: retail | professional workplace: marmol radziner project location: multiple throughout the u.s year: spring / fall 2016

oliver peoples is an optical and sunglasses brand. the first oliver peoples eyewear boutique opened in 1986 on sunset boulevard. this location established the unique retail experience in a gallery-like setting that they strive to create in each store today. a luxurious mix of elegance and craftsmanship meets exceptional service to create an intimate, one-of-a-kind shopping experience. as they expand, they intend to maintain certain brand aesthetics, while also reflecting the neighborhood of each new location. in the design process i often had to put together inspiration packages for the specific location with colors, moods, materials and potential furniture pieces. after establishing the west hollywood location, they opened eyewear boutiques all throughout the united states, eight of which i worked on from design development to construction administration. project locations include soho and madison avenue in new york city, followed by locations in san diego, chicago and san francisco. recent additions include locations in east hampton, new york and greenwich. they also just opened their first european boutique in the heart of london.

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i worked indiviudally with my studio director on design packages and construction documents. i created all of the drawing sets including: lighting plans, furniture plans, and demo plans for every shop. i was also in contact with the client, consultants and developers. i spent most of my time drawing store as builts and then modeling custom casework from differing materials into these spaces, then i produced a revit model view and would send it to a consultant marked up with materials and specfic instructions to render. later i would then recieve that render and often make a few minor edits to get the design exactly how we intended.

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collages personal: digital collaging year: fall 2018

images are things we see everyday on our phones, tablets, kindles, computers, snapchats and tvs. flat digital things that invade our lives and are accepted and shared and then thats their end, nothing more to be explored. in the interface of the screen, everything is always already there, flat, offered to view in the immediacy of an instantaneous transmission. the limitation of space has become objects of communication, you cannot see the layering of the different surfaces in the indivdual collages. they only exist digitally, so their actual surface has become the screen. the screen surface is an interface between two enviornements, digital and physical, that is ruled by a constant activity in the form of an exchange between the two substances placed in contact with one another. for 50 consecutive days i created an image from a word, mindless and simple, an exercise of simply making to explore this new relationship of the collage with its new surface and way of presentation, the screen.

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digital skills photoshop editing

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ceramics personal: digital collaging year: fall 2018

this project was the result of a 12 week elective ceramics course with the strict focus on form created on the potters wheel. we mixed and created our own clay throughout the semester as well as tested, iterated, and then developed a series of ceramic glazes. this final series of work was an exploration of materials through ceramic form and glaze that i created, studying chemical reactions in glazes and different types of firing techniques i created a series of differing simple vessels with the same final finishes to create a coherant set. through photographs, i further explored the engagement of pieces, their materials, othe outside material surroundings. this was a true test to craft and my learned skill of patience and control on the potters wheel.

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digital skills photoshop editing

analog skills ceramic wheel throwing kiln operations glaze mixing trimming glazing clay mixing clay salvaging photography

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photography personal: digital photography year: fall 2017

light, shadow, and reflection resemble the thing itself, it acts upon the eyes more or less as a thing, making it able to be captured in photographs. these effects decieve the eye by causing a perception which has no real object. it is only refelcted light rays that happens to have an ordered corespondence with the real thing; the real resemblence belongs to thought. to explore everyday life through light and shadow photopgrahs, one can transform people into anonymous silhouettes and sometimes into threatening shadows. one can reduce the depth of field with darkness to discover the graphic and mysterious objects that do not actually exist. searching for these moments in real life that do not exist are often my favorite thing to create. its no longer just a captured photo, its an image of a new world that i discovered and created.

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digital skills photoshop editing lightroom editing

analog skills photography

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