Series description
An array of beautiful people who I have had the honour of photographing in various places in Iowa, Utah and Oregon. They have helped me create art that warms my soul and excites my creative brain.
Biography
My name is Lydia Grizzle and I live in Portland, Oregon. I live with my two cats and my girlfriend. I've been taking photos since I got an iPod at the age of 12. I started taking photography seriously in 2020 and started my business Lydia Grizzle Photography. I've quickly fallen in love with photography and hope to pursue a long and successful career in it.
Wave
Taken in my home studio in Ames, Iowa. I did the hair, makeup, and styling for this photograph, which was taken to emphasise the ‘waves’ of the model’s hair and makeup.
© Lydia Grizzle, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Portfolio, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
Sally Smoking
Taken at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Model pretends to smoke a cigarette in her vintage bathing suit.
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Lazy Cottage
Taken at Ledges State Park in Ames, Iowa. The model relaxes in a window in an abandoned cottage. The light creates shapes behind her that decorate the mossy stones.
© Lydia Grizzle, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Portfolio, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
Melancholy Bride
Taken in my home in Ames, Iowa. The model represents a bride who has run away from her wedding. She goes home to lay in her bed; to spend time with herself and remember who she is alone.
© Lydia Grizzle, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Portfolio, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
The Process
Taken in my home studio in Des Moines, Iowa. This photograph represents the process of getting ready for a photoshoot and the irony that ‘the process’ can be just as artful and captivating as the end result.
© Lydia Grizzle, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Portfolio, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
Up Close And Personal
Taken in a studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. Close up of a model in 1940s-style clothing.
© Lydia Grizzle, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Portfolio, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
Modern Pioneer Woman
Taken at the Salt Flats in Salt Lake City, Utah. The model smiles radiantly in a straw hat and modern pioneer outfit.
© Lydia Grizzle, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Portfolio, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards
A Sister to Lean on
Taken at Ledges State Park in Ames, Iowa. Models pose together to spread the message of body positivity.
© Lydia Grizzle, United States, Shortlist, Professional competition, Portfolio, 2024 Sony World Photography Awards