Lucas Zimmermann, a photographer from Germany, centers a majority of his work in Asian countries, namely China and Vietnam. His work includes a stunning array of portrait work, thematic series on cultural issues, and studies in photography. He also has a number of singles that he posts which are divided into different categories: street, sports, architecture, portraits, analog, and miscellaneous. What really stands out about his work and the way he structures it is that he follows a very similar structure to that of the AP Art and Advanced photo classes here at SBRHS. His work is divided into photo series that hold anywhere from 3 to 12 photos that all tie in to one central theme. Seeing this structure outside of my classes really helps to define how work in photos in series are tied together with an artist that isn’t part of SBRHS. Technically, his work is incredible. He consistently uses strong leading lines, the rules of thirds and strong contrasting colors and values. The series “Uncle” is a fantastic representation of the color and value contrast. In this series, Zimmermann photographed a friends uncle in Vietnam and the details captured are stunning. The images show every wrinkle in the skin, every imperfection and scar on the body, all of the movement and/or stillness, and every emotion. The series really plays with the idea that there was major struggle in past Vietnamese generations following their war with the United States. Another very strong that highlights interesting and unique culture is the series “My Bike, My Seat.” This series captured a cultural trend in Vietnam to use their motor bikes as chairs wherever they are. The series captures a unique cultural trend that makes it that much more amazing. Technically, the series has very strong uses of leading lines and the rule of thirds with hints of repetition and unity throughout. Zimmermann’s feels familiar and almost seems to say “please, come in and let me tell you a story about…”