A world renown author, Le Guin has received the Hugo and Nebula Awards on multiple occasions and has received eighteen Locus Awards for her fiction, more than any other author in the universe. She was one of the first female authors to make a significant impact in science fiction and fantasy.

Ursula invited me into her home for this portrait session. The eyes are often the most important part of portraiture revealing the essence a subject’s character. I wanted to move away from tradition in this instance, instead focusing on every aspect of her character except for the eyes. The result – it tells a completely different story.

I like that.