Photographer Ryland Hormel traveled across the United States from Alaska to Florida, asking people “When do you feel free?” Respondents wrote down their answers on 3" x 5" index cards, then had their photographs taken with Hormel’s vintage Leica M6 analog camera.

When Do You Feel Free? is a collection of over 100 hand-written responses, alongside photographs that put the answers in context. The pages contain answers of photographs of recent immigrants, former convicts, fishermen, cowboys—that all come together to create a collective conversation about freedom through the fragmented perspectives of individuals across America. When Do You Feel Free? makes the reader realize freedom isn’t a location, but a state of mind, one that can be uncovered at any time.

Sizing & Shipping

Sizes are measured from edge to edge of paper. Image size is approximately 2-3" smaller on all four sides, depending on the photographer's original format, to allow plenty of room for matting if desired. Custom sizes and shipping are available; please email or call for more info.

Print only orders are shipped untrimmed and gently rolled into a tube and ship within 2-3 days. Framed orders are boxed with protective foam and ship within 3-4 weeks.

All prints include a Certificate of Authenticity.

Paper & Printing

Trope prints are produced on museum-quality, uncoated fine art cotton rag paper. Images are printed with archival, colorfast dye inks for bold and precise color. Custom paper is available; please email or call for more info.