Ernesto Brett Dennison

I am a digital photographer inspired by fire, water, and the way their energy flows through all things. 
Growing up on the shifting sandbars on the Outer Banks of NC, motion has always been a dominant force in my life. This has become a major theme in my art. My portrait work draws inspiration from the energies flowing from my subjects and the lives they live. I aim to interpret the ideal self of everyone I photograph through open conversation and shared experiences. As a BFA grad from UNC Greensboro, I seek technical perfection in my work to invoke these desired outcomes.
My light paintings are where the fire comes in. As a person diagnosed with BPD, inspiration hits me like bolts of lightning. Strong, fast, and at times almost unbearable. Through years of honing my craft and my mind I have learned to channel these ideas into a physical medium. These “paintings” as I call them are long exposure photographs created with a mirrorless camera and a variety of focusing techniques.