Sean Burns is a self-taught photographer currently based in Bayonne. Many moons ago in 1992, a co-worker purchased a Canon SLR, and asked if Sean might want his old Ricoh camera. He jumped at the chance, and immediately began to shoot in a style that would still be recognizable in his photos today.
He specializes in abstract works, with an eye toward making painterly photographs. Sean’s influences include a wide range of photographers. Particular favorites are Berenice Abbott, Ted Croner, Saul Leiter, Edward Burtynsky, and Man Ray.
……. Especially Man Ray!
Statement:
From the very beginning, I’ve always made abstract photographs. Capturing an image out of context can yield some very unusual shots. I’m also drawn to common, everyday objects that most people walk by without ever noticing. It is amazing how beautiful and dignified some of these subjects can be. I’m captivated by lines, light, symmetry, color, and I work hard to compose my shots so that they have balance. The secret is in the lines, and where they take the eye of the observer. My goal is to capture something exactly as I see it, hoping that others are intrigued by that image.
Along with my abstract work, I’m starting to branch out into street photography, which is an art form unto itself. I look forward to the challenge of creating in a new way, and learning new skills as I explore the world of making great photographs!