Ever since my introduction to the masterful work of Jock Sturges, I have been fascinated and drawn to the French way of life. Their culture, their perception, and their beauty inspire my creativity. Of course I cannot rightfully categorize all French people as being the same, but there is something to be said about their simplistic naturalism that makes them so beautiful. After the numerous devastations of warfare, there was a movement among the French people to reevaluate what true peace meant. I believe they found it through self. Through being truly happy with who they are. Through finding peace in their day to day life. Their grace transcends into contentment and confidence. Jock Sturges' photography captures all of this. His subjects are forever striking, relevant, and potent. At first glance it's hard to distinguish what it is that is so inthralling about his subjects, but once really appreciated, I find it to be their confidence. It seems the deeper I immerse myself in photography, the more I strive to mimic what draws me to other's work in my own life. The pursuit of happiness.
