These portraits somehow manage to blur the lines between documentary realism and fiction. As a photographer, I prefer to play the role of detached observer, peering in from the outside into a world of downtown subculture. At the same time, I am often photographing friends or 'invading' the personal space of my subjects, creating an inherent conflict of interest within the imagery. I think there is an emotional center in the work, and I attempt to reveal a story without giving away too much.