In January we started the new format of More With Less Issue. Each time 3 images commented by the photographer. «I studied microbiology and psychology at the University of Central Florida, but spent more time in the library looking at photography books. A lot of people suggest that I must have a strong connection with my subjects due to my degree in psychology. (A lot of people also forget that you dont learn any useful information in school.)»
«This is one of the first photographs I captured in the alligator project and it gave me a bit of confidence to continue. In the photo Desiree feeds the alligators from the “breeding pond” and tourists pay to watch. From the podium she’ll throw chickens and rats into the swamp- killing two birds with one stone- the alligators are getting their food ration and the farm is getting paid to do its daily chores. Desiree was two months pregnant when I took this photograph, she is holding a stick to defend her from alligators in case they jump up at her.»
«Louie prepares the alligator hide for both taxidermy and leather treatment at the alligator processing plant. Louie is deaf with a very gentle voice which was such a juxtaposition to the empty carcasses surrounding him. The workers at these plants were surrounded by death every day which I felt desensitized them when dealing with these empty bodies, they became just another part of the job.»
«In this modern time there is a disconnect between the things we kill to consume as food and clothing. Once all meat and skeletal structure is removed from a 10 foot alligator, its hide can be rolled up and put into a medium size bucket for easier storage. While alive this 10 foot alligator can easily take the life of a human. I wish I could say that I find this final process humbling in relationship to the greater cycle of life, but while doing this project and being around such raw power and life, I also witnessed a lot of death. I see this final stage as just another step that goes into the processing of a living thing into a commodity.»
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