The Bench Project

I've decided to take on a portrait project. This is rather out of context for me as I tend not to engage my subjects but it feels right. After doing a test (see above - click to see it larger) I'm quite certain it's the project I should do.

This project should last the summer and I expect I will have parallel projects as well. I had planned on going back to New Jersey and visit the neighborhood and town where I grew up. I have yet to elaborate on the imagery and what type of story I want to tell. I do have so many ideas but I must hold back the urge to do too much at once.