Rob Hann's photographs usually contain a very distinct foreground and background. By looking at his photographs you can tell that he shoots using a closed aperture, in order to have both foreground and background in focus. He also is very conscious of color and patterns, usually setting a minimalistic subject in front of a more complex background, and vice versa.
Thematically, Rob Hann is inspired by the idea of the American road trip. Many of his photographs were actually taken during his own road trips. He often captures Americana Route 66-like attractions, from signage to bizarre roadside constructions meant to catch the eye of passing tourists. He also captures the decadence of this roadside culture.
Rob Hann's work serves as a great example of how to manipulate f-stop in order to make creative decisions. His photographs would not only look completely different but also mean different things if the background wasn't also in focus. I've always been fascinated by our country's road trip culture, and the decaying state of once popular attractions.
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