Brandon Fincher on Fstoppers

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Since a very young age, I’ve always believed in self-expression through art. It all started when I was 9. I had a video camera and a vivid imagination. Through the lens I was able to capture life around me and I just ran with it. Throughout high school and even into college I produced films alongside my friends showcasing our sometimes twisted visions on screen. We won awards and some competitions and had a great time doing it but still I thirsted for more. Studying architecture at the University of Houston I began learning about the elements of structure and design. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to complete my degree but what I did take away was a great deal of knowledge which lead me to my next artistic venture, painting.

I began painting in 2007. It started out with small abstract pieces exploring the concept of shapes and their relation with one another. Eventually I began experimenting with different techniques involving unconventional items such as kitchen utensils and construction equipment to create a unique vision on canvas. With influences from artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko and Brian Elson I began to explore different concepts such as point of view and composition. Life was good. I was being creative. But still, I thirsted for more. Then I returned to the lens.

Three years ago I picked up a basic point and shoot camera and began taking macro photos of different inanimate objects in