Ally Ingram

Photography

My practice focuses on creating whimsical and surrealistic oddball editorial and cinematic photography. I used a concept-based system to make photographs that draw fascinating ideas built into my frame. By embracing the 'weird,' I invite viewers to step into my world where reality and fantasy are blended to create narratives that challenge their perspectives on the work. I take inspiration from films and other forms of media to build this world I design in my photography.

When an audience looks at my work, I want to provoke a response that makes them stop and think about what they are looking at; I like them to question why I made those choices and my thought process behind the work.

In creating my photos, I build them to exist in a fictional space where the viewer can understand something unusual. To create these images, I explore lighting and environment design, where the focal point can change by even the slightest alteration of the world they are in.