Literature-Inspired Photography

Patty Maher Captures Romantically Surreal Scenes

Imagination is a powerful thing and one that the real world doesn't often live up to, yet Patty Maher has managed to imbue her world with a magic touch many will connect with. Inspired not only by what she encounters in her own life, but through literature and more, Patty Maher brings a unique perspective to her surroundings that encourages others to do the same.

With a focus on fine-art photographer and self portraits, Patty Maher is able to create stunning scenes that look more like paintings than anything else. Based in Canada, she writes about one of her photographs, "There is a part of me that has a desire to let go of everything: job, family, possessions, the bonds of social norms and expectations and simply walk the Earth experiencing life free from all the ‘cages.’ But despite that desire I continue to work at my job, maintain my house and live a more or less traditional life."
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