Under Construction Photography

I started photographing Ironworkers about 3 years ago. As I was working in Hollywood, CA I noticed a lot of tower cranes being erected. One after another, the construction industry was booming! I loved to just sit and watch as the Ironworkers erected these massive cranes. I was fascinated with their bravery and how hard the work is, and completely terrified for them as well. Being apart of a 5th generation family I have a tremendous amount of respect for the trade, and in my 35 years I've been around I had never actually been on a job site. My father made sure of that. After his sudden passing in 2011 I felt more drawn to the Ironworkers trade now then ever. Being around these hard working crazy individuals reminded me so much of my father.