The result of Finke’s wanderlust is his series, “Flight Attendants,” a vibrant collection of photographs documenting the lives of those adventurous souls who choose to work at 40,000 feet. Shot before, during, and after flights, at school and at home, the photographs capture the allure of this high-flying profession alongside the more quiet moments of the attendants’ daily lives. Finke is drawn to the distinctive dynamics of team formation, focusing on uniformed individuals executing practiced actions, with an eye for the iconic as well as the absurd, Finke seamlessly blends the glamorous with the casual, offering a memorable look at the men and women of air travel.
Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, one from a series for the article “Clear Eyes, Full Plates, Can’t Puke,” November 2012. for GQ.
