STRANGE OBSCURA PHOTOGRAPHY

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A woman with dark curly hair styled in a short, vintage look, wearing dramatic makeup with red lipstick and eye makeup, dressed in a lace top with red embellishments, accessorized with multiple rings, earrings, a pearl necklace, and a hair clip, with a dark fur coat over her shoulders, posing with her hand on her chest and looking away.
A young woman with long dark hair and piercings looking upwards in a cemetery with tombstones and a stone cross in the background.
A young woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, smiling, sitting on a stool with one leg crossed over the other, wearing a patterned shirt and black pants, against a dark green background.
A black and white photo of a woman with long hair standing in front of a wooden fence with a chain-link fence at her feet. There are trees and clouds in the background.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.

I approach photography with a sense of reverence for the medium, honoring the same wonder that existed at its conception. 

A black and white tintype photo of a woman with curly hair and dark makeup, standing against a brick wall, holding a cigarette and a long pole or stick.
A woman with tattoos on her arm is performing a fire-eating act, holding a flaming object near her mouth in a dark setting with red lighting.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.
A woman with blonde hair and fishnet stockings seated in front of religious statues, with small figurines of angels and religious figures in the background.

My philosophy is simple: you don’t just take photographs, you make them. Slowing down, being intentional, and allowing space for that process is at the heart of everything I do. 

A woman with dark curly hair, wearing black lace clothing, holding a glass orb outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A mother and son embracing outdoors in a garden. The woman is kissing the boy on the cheek, and they are both smiling with their eyes closed. The background is sunlit with green and orange foliage.

To me, photographs are more than images . They are fragments of personal history. They hold memory, emotion, and presence in a way that can be shared and passed down long after we’re gone.

Two young adults, a male with curly hair and glasses, and a female with shoulder-length hair with purple highlights, standing in a cemetery with tombstones and statues, surrounded by autumn trees.
A person with green and blonde hair and dark makeup, wearing a black top and ornate jewelry, standing in front of shelves with gold and religious artifacts in a store.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.
A woman with dark hair and tattoos, wearing a red top, is DJing with a turntable. She is leaning over the equipment in a room with black lockers covered in stickers, a red fire extinguisher, and electronic music gear.
A woman in a purple lace dress with black hair, standing outdoors against a brick wall, with her hand touching her neck and a ring on her finger.

This is an LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming space, where you’re invited to show up exactly as you are.

A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.
Two women with blonde hair and light skin gently touching foreheads and smiling, leaning in for a kiss, outdoors with blurred autumn background, wearing cozy sweaters.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.

Alongside digital & standard film photography, I offer tintype portraits—an early photographic process that creates one-of-a-kind images on metal. Each piece is made by hand, embracing imperfections and creating something tangible, lasting, and deeply personal.

A black and white tintype photograph of a man with glasses and wavy hair, wearing a jacket, holding an instrument. The background is blurred with dark foliage, and there is a ladder or stairway in the lower part of the image.
A woman with short, curly black hair wearing red lipstick and eye makeup, dressed in a black lace top with red embellishments, gold jewelry, and a blue fur coat with her hand near her chest.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.

I approach photography with a sense of reverence for the medium, honoring the same wonder that existed at its conception. 

A black and white tintype photograph of a woman with dark, curly hair and bangs, standing against a brick wall while holding a cigarette in her right hand. She is wearing earrings and a sheer, retro-style dress.
A woman with curly dark hair, piercings, and tattoos holding a glass orb outdoors with green foliage in the background, dressed in dark clothing and a lace garment.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.
A person with tattoos on their arm and a sequined dress performs a fire-breathing act, creating a large flame against a dark background.

My philosophy is simple: you don’t just take photographs, you make them. Slowing down, being intentional, and allowing space for that process is at the heart of everything I do. 

A young woman with long dark hair and pale skin looking upward, standing in a cemetery with old stone crosses and trees in the background.
A woman and a young boy are outdoors, close together, with the woman kissing the boy on the lips. The boy is wearing a red and white striped shirt, and they are surrounded by a garden with flowers and trees in the background, sunny weather.
A woman with blonde hair and dark makeup holding jewelry, standing in front of a display of ornate gold religious artifacts on a wall.
A woman with black hair and tattoos is DJing at a music setup with a turntable and mixer, surrounded by decorated black lockers, some with stickers, and a red fire extinguisher.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.
A woman smiling, wearing a patterned shirt and dark pants, sitting on a black stool with a dark green background.

To me, photographs are more than images . They are fragments of personal history. They hold memory, emotion, and presence in a way that can be shared and passed down long after we’re gone.

A young man and woman stand in a cemetery surrounded by graves and statues, with trees in the background.
Black-and-white tintype photograph of a woman with a slight smile, standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence with pointed pickets and a chain-link fence. She has shoulder-length hair, and is wearing a short-sleeved top with a gathered neckline.
A woman with short black hair wearing a pink dress, standing in front of a brick wall, with her eyes closed and hands gently touching her neck.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.

This is an LGBTQ+ inclusive and affirming space, where you’re invited to show up exactly as you are.

Two women with blonde hair and curly hair are close together, smiling, and touching noses in a warm embrace outdoors with blurred green trees in the background. They are wearing sweaters.
A woman with blond hair, wearing fishnet stockings, a black jacket, and a white lace dress, sitting on a chair with her leg crossed. Behind her are religious statues and artwork on a wall.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.
A detailed illustration of a sword, illustrated in linework and with exclamatory marks extending outwards.

Alongside digital & standard film photography, I offer tintype portraits—an early photographic process that creates one-of-a-kind images on metal. Each piece is made by hand, embracing imperfections and creating something tangible, lasting, and deeply personal.

Black and white tintype photo of a man wearing glasses, a light-colored shirt, and suspenders holding a hard hat in front of a dark, blurred background.

TESTIMONIALS

  • If you're looking for something beyond traditional portraits, this is it. The creativity, artistry, and personal attention made the entire experience unforgettable.

  • Ziggy has such a passionate and welcoming spirit! They guided us through the process and explained how the tintype works, making the long exposure feel easy. The portrait captured the essence of our personalities in a way modern photography just can't.

  • Working with children can be challenging, but Ziggy was patient, creative, and made everyone feel at ease. The photos captured genuine moments that we'll cherish for years.

  • From start to finish, the session was relaxed and welcoming. The final portraits were beautiful and captured my personality in a way I didn't think was possible.