By the Hour

By the Hour is a work in progress that started as an exploration of the exteriors of the typical Miami Motels. I was initially attracted to the façades and historical context of these buildings, but an urge to further understand these places led me to enter the premises and photograph the rooms. This started a transformation into the exploration of the actual space and the remnants thereof. Inside, I discovered a world that although familiar was unbeknownst to me. The spaces are not beautiful, and many in decay. I pay the hourly rate, and spend the allotted time in the room photographing, searching for clues. The images speak more than just about the space’s physical structure. Each room has character, and tells a story.