At first, photographing anoles didn’t inspire me. By nature, their long, slender bodies can read as linear subjects, and I wanted to portray them in a more dimensional way. I needed an anole for my portfolio, so I challenged myself to capture more than its shape—to reveal its presence and personality.
As I spent time observing them, I became fascinated by how they interact with people. Many aren’t especially skittish and can seem to enjoy the attention. Through the lens, I began to see each anole as a character in its own right, with a curiosity and presence I’d rarely encountered in a subject before—except, perhaps, in mammals.