“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir

Stanley Park isn’t exactly a remote forest, but it’s depths shouldn’t be underestimated. Located in the west end of Vancouver, it’s winding paths carry the feet (and minds) of it’s visitors miles away from bustling city life.

It’s easy to lose yourself in the forest, both literally and metaphorically. Surrounded by towering redwoods that stretch to the sky and lush ferns rustling at your feet, it’s a place where self-reflection comes easily; and that’s exactly what I wanted to embody with this series.

I’ve been intrigued with reflection in photography for years; the way a mirror can completely distort the perspective of a photo, and how compellingly complex it can make the composition. I’ve played around with reflections before, in places like puddles and store windows, but I wanted to approach this project in a different way.

Using the element of distortion, the real and the reflection become blurred together; the subject and the surroundings become one.

A shattered mirror, some fishing line, and a little duct tape were the only materials I needed to create these shots. Plus an awesome model, of course.