[ about ]

My name is Cesar Lujan. In my images I often cast the architecture as the lead character, with the inhabitants of the space in mere supporting roles.  It’s the architecture that dictates the mood.  Perspective demonstrates the sheer power of a form and how it influences an experience.  A triangular ceiling dwarfs its observers below -- the viewers become an exhibit of the museum.  I’m drawn to the way shadows dance with light, how shapes battle size, and what is there and what is void.  I try to capture simplicity through light and shadow, geometry and perspective, scale and composition.

Sometimes I feel that it takes looking sideways to gain a different and/or an interesting perspective of the everyday that is in front of us.

With the few pieces of equipment that I own, I consider myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to express my view of life as I see it through my viewfinder. I take photographs out of passion and to maintain a certain level of sanity. I have much respect and admiration for those who make a living shooting photographs and I gain true inspiration from their work.

My day job? Practicing architecture puts food on the table and satisfies my hunger for shoes, cuisine at overly priced restaurants, metro fare, camera gear, and more shoes.

Thank you for visiting my website.  I welcome any comment and especially any critique.


[ mention ]

DCist EXPOSED - group exhibition

LOOKING SIDEWAYS - selected work

FIXATION - part of Ten Miles Square and FotoWeekDC

WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE - photo contest - January 2009



[ equipment ]

Nikon D300

Nikkor 50mm f1.4

Nikkor 18-200mm VR f3.5-5.6

Nikkor 10.5mm f2.8

MacBook Pro - Mac OS X Leopard

Apple Aperture 2.1



[ copyright ]

All photographs found on LOOKINGSIDEWAYS.COM are protected by copyright and are the property of Cesar Lujan ©.
Photos found on this site may not be used in anyway without the explicit written authorization of Cesar Lujan ©.  All rights reserved.



[ contact ]

comments :: inquiries :: to purchase work


cesar@lookingsideways.com


Washington, DC - USA