A Rare Breed - A Portrait Series on Redheads

A redhead myself, I use the photographic portrait to investigate elements of what makes the red haired person so unique. The project was initiated by a widely printed rumor that redheads are going extinct. While the rumor proved to be false, I have continued in documenting my red haired subjects as a way of celebrating and their legacy.

As redheads, we are used to being one in a crowd and regularly noted for our appearance. Experiencing life in this way from infancy through adulthood influences who we are. As a natural redhead, I know our hair color affects more than just our appearance. As only 1% of the entire human population, our distinctive coloring is a relevant topic from day one.

Throughout the series, while the red hair gene is constant, each coloration and personality within the series exemplifies a unique manifestation. In A Rare Breed, I take advantage of the radiant light of my daylight studio to examine the outward appearance and inner character my subjects present. While photographing individuals in front of a simple white background, I allow the viewer to examine the nuance of each shade of red in an intimate series of photographs.