Mirror Portraits

“In his layered images (both metaphorically and compositionally) Morrocco explores the concept of self-representation in a remarkable, extremely personal way.

— Vogue Magazine, 2018

A man with tattoos on his arm seated in front of a background of cherry blossoms holding an oval gold frame, with a reflection of himself and a photographer taking a picture, visible in the background. The scene is also reflected in a large round mirror behind him.

Prints are 16x20 inches. 

They are editions of only 3

All phtographs are signed on the back and come with an acid free signature card to attach to the back of the frame.

A framed mirror leaning against a white textured wall with a reflection of a woman holding a mirror, next to a white vintage-style vase with green foliage and small flowers, on a wooden floor in front of a fireplace with ornate architectural details.

  • The photographs are printed by the artist on archival Hahnemühle photo rag baryta glossy fineart paper. 

    In business since 1584 since, Hahnemühle offers the best fine art papers in the world. It has been used by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. Their Photo Rag paper is the benchmark for the photography industry, delivering unparalleled depth and quality. 

    For more information please visit their website. 

  • Framing is done by our friends at Laumont Photographics in New York City. The frames are 3/4 inch custom walnut wood with museum glass, cleat to hang, and signature label attached to the back. Images are mounted to museum board and floated in the center of a two inch museum board with a border all the way around. 

    For a detailed breakdown of framing for a 16x20 print, please click here

  • Free Delivery on all orders within the United States.

    Framed pieces can be picked up in NYC, or packed and shipped with extra charge.

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A woman with short curly hair in a sleeveless striped top is in the foreground, slightly out of focus. Behind her, a person with dark curly hair, wearing a white shirt and shorts, is holding a mirror and photographing the scene with a camera on a tripod. The scene is reflected in several mirrors, showing the woman's face and the person taking the pictures.

“a sense of peace permeates the images: the warmth of the light and the gloriousness of the backdrops imbuing the subjects with a certain etherealness”

—British Journal of Photography, 2020

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“what might have previously have been dismissed as “mirror selfies” can be made into fine art photography.”

—W Magazine, 2018

A woman with long dark hair and red lipstick holding a gold oval mirror in front of a wall with a mirror reflection and a potted plant in the background.
A man seated and holding a circular mirror, with a reflection of himself. He has glasses, a mustache, and is wearing a white shirt. The scene includes a person taking a photo and a mirrored background creating multiple reflections.
A framed portrait of a young man with dark hair, leaning against his arm, with a background of cherry blossoms and a mirror reflecting the young man.
A framed mirror reflecting a person taking a photo of a woman in front of it, with a white textured wall background.
A framed photograph of an elderly man with glasses and a white beard holding a small round mirror, reflecting his face with a contemplative expression. The background of the portrait features a dark, abstract pattern.