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When I first started this series, I was motivated by the idea of finding square patterns and turning them into straightforward double-exposed photographs. But by the third month, I realized the series was failing—spectacularly. I wasn’t satisfied with anything I was producing. I completely stopped (and, yes, I may have cried a little) and decided to start over with the original photos.
I dedicated two weeks to focus on a single image, figuring out exactly what needed to be changed. Returning to step one, I finally understood why my initial set of photos wasn’t working. Simply put, they were dull and uninteresting. I realized I could do much more to enhance the overall impact of the images on viewers.
I rethought everything: the subjects, the color scheme, and even the order in which the photos would be viewed. Once I achieved the effect I wanted, I began layering as many double-exposed squares into the images as I could, building depth and complexity while staying true to my vision.
Each image in this series contains multiple exposures arranged in square shapes within the original photo. In the images above, you can see faces captured with lots of movement and vivid colors. As the series progresses, it transitions from portraits to everyday scenes observed while driving. The goal is to encourage viewers to pay closer attention to the details in each image.
As a photographer, I used to believe my photos had to be “perfect.” I would also try to capture what others considered “appropriate” photographic subjects. This series, however, allowed me to break away from those expectations and explore what truly inspires me.
The name of this series is inspired by a John Mayer album. I often title my photo series after albums or songs, as a way to express two of my greatest passions: music and photography.
