The message of my photographs is about capturing life in the city, especially with close-ups of the little things that make up the big picture of the experience in the city. I would like the audience to feel reflective on their experience in the city, and I would like them to be more mindful of the little things in life, like nature, a smile, or even a coffee cup. I want the audience to take a breath, and stand back and look at life. For inspiration, I have found photos from the Straight Photography movement along with some close up photography in mostly black in white that captures the form and details of objects. Overall, people, nature and the city is collectively shown to describe an experience, and I hope that I can be able to capture the truth of the reality and show the fun and alive spirit of the city.