REVEALED
A one-of-a-kind project uncovering what lies beneath the surface in each of us.
Upon examining my relationship with my own spirituality, I wanted to learn how other people connect with their sense of self. My intentions were to photograph spirituality from a non-literal perspective. I wanted to peel back the layers of traditional spirituality and focus on the individual’s personal essence.
I presented my subjects with a small wooden box and asked them in advance of the photography session to bring items that represented their spiritual experience in which to fill the space. The concept of identity and the awareness of a higher existence quickly evolved into a vessel of self-exploration and quiet confession. I soon discovered that my subjects shared far more … the works I am selecting for publication illustrate my subjects’ responses to the project, as well as the inadvertent disclosures of their most subtle hopes and fears.
What I find to be most interesting is the profound effect this project has had on so many of my subjects. Given the opportunity to look within, many experienced a journey that took them much deeper than their initial inner self-examination, which revealed undiscovered truths about themselves. I asked my subjects to reflect upon their responses through essays, which accompany their portraits.
Scott Indermaur has been sharing stories for almost two decades through the visual language of photography. His assignments have taken him from the smallest rural communities to the world’s most urban environments. His gift lies in discovering the familiar in the exotic and the remarkable in the ordinary. Whether he’s capturing a fleeting moment in history or cutting to the essence of a portrait, Scott tells the story in a language everyone understands.
Returning to his photojournalism roots, Scott is very involved in creating multi-media stories for himself and clients. He is enjoying this “return to roots/new-found” side of journalism as it is yet another aspect of photography with a new level by which he can connect with his clients…through photography and audio. Scott has a unique gift in being able to truly connect with his subjects, putting them at ease even under the most high pressure of circumstances… whether it is for multi-media stories, annual reports, advertising, editorial or corporate photography. His easy-going nature puts people to ease and make him a great person to work with. Scott travels nationally and internationally for assignments. He is located in Rhode Island – New England and the President for ASMP New England.
The entire family, 2 children and wife, are accomplished martial artists. Scott enjoys spending time with his family, dining out at ethnic “hole in the wall” restaurants, cooking, wine, meeting new people, traveling, music, sailing, continuing his martial artist skills, learning about the laws of the Universe, and working on inner and spiritual growth.
