Photo artist interview #64 - SHAUNA REGAN

• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?

Dark light

• What’s your weapon of choice?

Hasselblad but I shoot more frequently with my 5D

• Where is your favorite place on earth?

The desert

• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?

Writing music and performing with my guitar

• Spike Lee or Spike Jonze?

Spike Jonze

• What do you favor:
B&W or Color?
color
Film or Digital?
digital
Studio or Location?
location
Night or Day?
day
Portrait or Landscape?
landscape
Rambo or Commando?
Commando

• What is your most treasured possession?

My guitar

• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

photo book: where we live movie: No Country for Old Men

• Photographer/s that inspire you?

Joel Sternfeld, Nan Goldin and Todd Hido

• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?

Pay attention to light, it can change the way you present the world to your audience.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

This photo is about hitting bottom in the midst of God's light. This woman had lost her best friend to suicide and a lover almost died of an overdose all in one week. I wanted to have proof of the torture she could not see while feeding her addiction. The halo represents life and death, pure strength and complete vulnerability.

• Any future projects or travels?

I plan on driving to Death Valley soon

• Where can we see more of your work?

you can see my work at www.Shaunaregan.com

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?

breath


Photo courtesy of the artist "Shauna Regan"

Thank you

T2