As the director of photography on this series, I worked very hard to subvert the visual expectations of inmates and the jail environment. I took unprecedented steps within the confines of a documentary series to exert control over the design and lighting of the jail pod in which we were shooting. I also worked with the camera operator, Jenelle Pearring, in experimenting with filtration and optical effects to soften and beautify the inmates. I’m tremendously proud of the work accomplished by the production team on this show, and I will never forget the inmates that courageously went on this journey with us.