Bunny Hinzman

I have learned over time that the value assigned to a photograph is entirely subjective, and our estimations vary significantly.

I have been told from time to time that my work (which likely does not apply to everything that I create) shows a connection with the person in the photo. This connection whether just suggested out of kindness, or as an easy-to-reach qualifier, is a very real connection that I feel with my subjects. To me, portraying someone is an honor. It is the type of honor that one feels when doing something of real significance; not the type that one uses to communicate accolades, or that is expressed just out of social convention. I assign highest value and dignity to the people that I photograph. With frozen split seconds I strive to preserve a portion of the history of my subjects—each one with equal worth.

Why have I chosen to speak about myself when I started to write about Bunny Hinzman? In a way, I needed to express this as a prelude to attempt to describe the gift, talent, brilliance, and connection with her work that I witnessed from this artist.

I assured Bunny before writing that I would do my best not to embarras her. So, this is my take:

Bunny Hinzman is the kind of artist that makes art matter. Her genuine humility, paired with her remarkable gift—and dedication—create the type of art that speaks poetry and that leaves the viewer with an intangible something. Her work is not ephemeral. It is almost as if with every stroke of the pencil she leaves something from her heart on the paper; this, whether perceived or real, is what I was left with after having the privilege to document her at work.

It was a genuine honor to photograph this human. I am left inspired.

Learn more about Bunny’s art on her website: www.bunnyhinzman.com

All the best!

Alex

P.S.: These portrait sessions were also documented on 35mm and 120mm film. I am eagerly awaiting the negatives from the lab. Photographs from the analog side coming soon-ish.