Friday, December 30, 2011

Kara Neko by Jonathan Waiter

Portrait series of Kara Neko by Jonathan Waiter




I don’t think about this term “muse” very much. I don’t photograph my  lovers. I’m not interested in exploring the many facets of a single  person. In fact, I rarely photograph anyone more than once. Its not part  of what I do.  Kara is a very rare exception. My relationship  with her is much more visceral and complex. I do consider her a muse. I  have real love for her.  Working with her is a much different process  for me. My intentions are totally transformed, and usually purely  instinctual. My pictures are about her. This is significant because my  pictures are usually about me.

jonathanwaiter

Portrait series of Kara Neko by Jonathan Waiter
I don’t think about this term “muse” very much. I don’t photograph my lovers. I’m not interested in exploring the many facets of a single person. In fact, I rarely photograph anyone more than once. Its not part of what I do.

Kara is a very rare exception. My relationship with her is much more visceral and complex. I do consider her a muse. I have real love for her. Working with her is a much different process for me. My intentions are totally transformed, and usually purely instinctual. My pictures are about her. This is significant because my pictures are usually about me.
jonathanwaiter