Unique Abandoned Post Cards

I have always been more confident about my Abandoned Building shots than any other pieces of my work.

I started shooting Abandoned Buildings from the very start. It was only till I visited Hartford, Connecticut, that I had the random thought of creating post cards of Abandoned Buildings. As I drove through the town, there was a multitude of factory like buildings with shattered windows scattered randomly. It reminded me of the blank screens of Wheel Of Fortune.
Tall brick smoke stacks, towering over the weather beaten structured remains.
Window panes clouded with dirt and grime. The smell of mold drifting with every breeze.
Occasionally the chain link fence with clink and clang, the snow was just starting to melt.

The town was littered with the sight of desolation, from the height of the bridge, a sea of decomposing infrastructure.
Typically seen as an eye sore, I could only see history, adventure, character.

In that moment I decided, “everyone should see this”. But it needed to be more then just another grayscale, creepy building picture. I needed it to be seen the way I interpret them, with beauty and a story to tell.
The best way to tell a story, especially when visiting somewhere new, is by old fashioned post cards. Growing up I loved buying and receiving post cards. It was an easy way to remember the trip, and even better when recounting someone else’s experience. Growing up in the 90s we had disposable cameras but they never matched the quality of a post card photo.

I created the Abandoned Post Cards to show that other side of the area. The parts that may be soon demolished, the abandoned, the “sights” less seen. These cards have a relatable quality. A realistic view into the unpleasant parts; depending the view finder.

They say “a picture says a 1000 words”. Out of curiosity, what do the post cards say to you?

Abandoned Post Cards are Available in the SHOP