Ninabird Photography

Documentary portrait

Hank

A portrait of Hank at home.

Hank builds model planes, tends the garden, and takes care of the pool. I spent the day with him and photographed the routines and people that make the place his.

Black and white close portrait of Hank holding a cigar
Two pink chairs in warm afternoon light
A woman sitting on a sofa in a bright living room
A model airplane held in a wooden work stand
Hank working on a model airplane at his desk
Hank painting a small part beneath a magnifying lamp
Hank and a woman holding hands beside a window
A backyard swimming pool in bright afternoon light
Hank standing by the pool with a long skimmer
Hank watering a young tree in the garden
Poolside lounge chairs beside flowering planters
Red poppies in the garden