In this series she could have lit and shot the photographs in a far more damning manner but chose a more sterile, continuous and log-like method. Through this choice she is able to drastically shape viewers perception.

By cataloguing objects in a scientific manner she reshapes the narratives, disconnecting owner, identity and object, reducing each subject captured into a mere artifact in a collection.

By photographing items of this nature and displaying them together in such a way, Taryn provokes discussion about what we really consider to be a threat or contraband.

Her work to me encourages my own body of work as it serves as a point of reference for how perception can be shaped by media and photography. It highlights the power of style in photography as well as the role and power of a photographer. Her work encourages me to delve further into my research on media and marketing and the influence it has, and how I can translate these concepts into my own work.