Paradox of a Poppa

There are many extreme paradoxes and misconceptions of fathers within Baltimore. There are plenty of great fathers, that aren't always showcased, or promoted positively because of systematic short comings, or societal bitterness, due to the "one bad apple ruins the batch" mentality. Being a father in Baltimore myself, I understand the pressures as well joys of being a good father. My photography showcases positive fathers sharing their love for their children daily, regardless of the obstacles. The "paradoxes" are the initial thoughts, impressions, and experiences of fathers, and my photography helps to ease those public misconceptions while exuding positive portrayals.

  • Russell Bunn
    Photographer
  • Genres:
    Fatherhood, Urban, BALTIMORE
  • Date Taken:
    April 16, 2017
  • Camera:
    Canon 70D
  • Lens:
    50mm
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Incredible little Art gallery
    Baltimore, MD
    July 18, 2015
    best new Photographer
  • Posh Standard
    United States
    September 3, 2016
    mention-able photographer
Artist Biography

RUSSELL BUNN IS A BORN AND RAISED NATIVE OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. AFTER GRADUATING COLLEGE, RUSSELL ALONG-SIDE HIS CLOSE FRIEND PARTNERED AND BECAME FOUNDERS A OF A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION KNOWN AS THE AIDING COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE CLUB (ACE CLUB, INC.), WHERE THEY FOCUS ON COMMUNITY OUTREACH, YOUTH MENTORING, AND PHILANTHROPY.
DURING ONE OF THEIR MENTORING PROJECTS, RUSSELL DECIDED TO PURCHASE A CAMERA BECAUSE ONE OF HIS MENTEES EXPRESSED THAT HE HAD AN INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE THAT PASSION.
SHORTLY AFTER, RUSSELL PURCHASED HIS FIRST CAMERA, AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY DEVELOPED A NATURAL PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AS WELL. TAKING PICTURES BEGAN AS A HOBBY, AND HAS SINCE THEN DEVELOPED INTO A LOVE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE PROCESS OF CREATING IMAGES IN ORDER TO TARGET SOCIAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE COMMUNITY.

Add Artist Biography
Artist Statement

FULFILL YOUR LEGACY BY ANY MEANS; YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU COULD BE INSPIRING.