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Statement: I started taking photos in early 2015 with interest in a lot of areas, but unsure of where to really turn and what subjects to stick with. Being an unsure teenager with not a lot of money, I found myself taking photos of abandonment as often as I could because it was free and it pushed me to do research and dig for more, if I wanted more. This light curiosity in 2015 turned into a whirlwind of traveling over the last six years. Most of those trips were focussed on capturing decaying locations, many of which are churches. There is definitely a variety in what’s being left to rot nationwide throughout the United States, but I think it’s important to acknowledge and notice how many churches are literally sitting and rotting. After some travel, the history of the churches comes to mind. Why did it close? Why is everything here? What happened? The questions are what keep it interesting and why I still continue to photograph these locations.
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我从2015年初开始拍照,对很多领域都很感兴趣,但不确定到底该转向哪里,该坚持什么题材。作为一个没有太多钱的不自信的青少年,我发现自己经常频繁地拍摄被遗弃的照片,因为这是免费的,它促使我去做研究和挖掘更多,如果我想要更多的话。2015年的这股淡淡的好奇心,在过去6年里演变成了一股旅游旋风。这些旅行大多集中在捕捉衰败的地点,其中许多是教堂。在美国全国范围内,腐烂的东西肯定有很多种,但我认为,有必要承认并注意到,有多少教堂实际上是坐着腐烂的。经过一番旅行,我想起了这些建筑的历史。为什么关门?为什么所有东西都在这里?究竟发生了什么?问题是什么使它有趣,为什么我仍然继续拍摄这些地点。
Biography: Tony Truty is a Professional Photographer based in Chicago, Illinois. Tony started taking photos in January of 2015 at the age of 17 for fun, but soon after decided he wanted to push his interests. Starting out taking photos of friends, bands, and his dog. Later he found himself with a passion for decaying locations, history, architecture, graffiti, and people. He found himself driving and being in the car almost every weekend just to take photos. This inspired love and interest in areas outside of the Midwest. Decaying locations, constant travel, and research has led him to a curiosity and understanding for the society we live in.
是一名芝加哥的职业摄影师。他从2015年1月开始拍照,当时他17岁,只是为了好玩,但很快他就决定推动自己的兴趣。开始为朋友、乐队和他的狗拍照。后来他发现自己对衰败的地点、历史、建筑、涂鸦和人充满了热情。他发现自己几乎每个周末都会开车出去拍照。这激发了他对中西部以外地区的热爱和兴趣。衰败的地点、不断的旅行和研究使他对我们生活的社会产生了好奇和理解。
是一名芝加哥的职业摄影师。他从2015年1月开始拍照,当时他17岁,只是为了好玩,但很快他就决定推动自己的兴趣。开始为朋友、乐队和他的狗拍照。后来他发现自己对衰败的地点、历史、建筑、涂鸦和人充满了热情。他发现自己几乎每个周末都会开车出去拍照。这激发了他对中西部以外地区的热爱和兴趣。衰败的地点、不断的旅行和研究使他对我们生活的社会产生了好奇和理解。
Website: https://www.tonytruty.com