Jamie Solorio Photography

Self-portrait made during the first bloom of my black iris, exploring presence through experimental long exposure and light painting. Inspired in part by ’s portrait of with a single flower, and by ’s commitment to truth without beauty retouching. Aside from color adjustments, everything here is light, motion, and the vulnerability of that moment.

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Part 3 “The Arcimboldo Permaculture Series”

“Permaculture’s Promise” eyes altered with the Sabatier effect symbolize clarity and optimism, reflecting permaculture’s potential for renewal and a more balanced, environmentally conscious future.

“Line of Becoming” her calm yet questioning gaze, a wire-wrapped egg nestled in a floral crown, and a deliberate break in the cheek’s curve. A portrait of transformation, tension, and hope for ecological renewal.

“Blurred Iris” the first bloom of the year in my garden, captured in a long exposure while moving the flower to obscure its details. The softened form mirrors the fragile, unpredictable state of our environment.

Maybe my favorite is the series, “We Are Watching”model Aurora wears USDA Zone 9b plants, including a white peony collar inspired by Arcimboldo’s “La Primavera”. Her calm yet direct gaze challenges us to consider our role in the natural world.

Collaboration with:

Model (https://www.instagram.com/aurora_c_k/)

Hair (https://www.instagram.com/amandafator/) .fator (https://www.instagram.com/amanda.fator/)

Makeup (https://www.instagram.com/holisticskin_bodywellness/) (https://www.instagram.com/jen_siqueiros_original/)

Styling (https://www.instagram.com/missy_e/)

Styling (https://www.instagram.com/amiii_74/)

Wire Wrapped Egg (https://www.instagram.com/hippieky_a/)

Flora April and Trinity Knepper/Jamie Solorio backyards