Intended as a tribute to Lopez’s hometown, Dallas, TX, this series distills moments of compelling beauty found in all manner of unexpected places, from all angles and perspectives. Each photograph is framed by the starkness of a letter or number, drawing the viewer through a graphic keyhole of sorts into luminous color and form. These four images were selected to represent the completed project, which encompasses a full alphabet and set of numbers.

Stephen Lopez is a photographer local to the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, TX. Primarily he works in a digital format, employing sophisticated editing techniques to each final product. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of still lifes and landscapes both in color and black-and-white. He is frequently commissioned for graduation and family portraits as well as larger artistic projects, including the creation of a photography alphabet and number range. Recently he was awarded Most Artistic for the graduating class of 2015. Upon completion of high school this spring, Stephen plans to attend college and study photography.