Sep 19, 2013 6:30 AM

Gallery: This Guy Turns OCD Hoarding Into Amazing Photos

Jim Golden
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Portland-based photographer Jim Golden shoots crazy collections of objects the way most photographers shoot sales spreads for catalogs. *Photo: Jim Golden*
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It all started with a scissor collection. Shooting them individually didn't capture the magic. *Photo: Jim Golden*

Photographer: Jim Golden
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Golden didn't have enough gear for this shoot and asked the Portland community to donate their rigs for a day. 14 hours later the shot emerged--along with a new community of photographers. *Photo: Jim Golden*
Jim Golden
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An incredible array of 8-tracks. *Photo: Jim Golden*

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Finding collections to shoot was originally Golden's biggest challenge, but the success of the series has unlocked a treasure trove of crazy collectors who are coming out of the woodwork. *Photo: Jim Golden*
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Each collection starts with an emotional core. In this photo it is the flashlight that Golden owned as a child and recently rediscovered at a thrift store. *Photo: Jim Golden*

Photographer: Jim Golden
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Each product needs to be placed perfectly to balance the composition and properly light the collection. *Photo: Jim Golden*
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By placing hundreds of like objects next to each other the photos force viewers to consider tiny differences. *Photo: Jim Golden*

Jim Golden
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CELL-PHONE-COLLECTION
In addition to being beautiful works of art, Golden's photos are a keen reminder of the transience of today's hottest gadgets. *Photo: Jim Golden*
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One of Golden's latest compositions is made up of detritus found on the Portland coast. *Photo: Jim Golden*

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Golden's workflow is entirely digital and allows him to tweak the shot as it's assembled. *Photo: Walnut Studio*
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Assembling the shots is a painstaking process and Golden has been known to start from scratch if the shot isn't lining up. *Photo: Walnut Studio*

Jim Golden
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Even when the collection isn't comprised of thousands of objects, a quirky composition keeps things interesting. *Photo: Jim Golden*
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The photos have opened new doors for Golden—this collection caught the attention of editors at a famous outdoors magazine. *Photo: Jim Golden*

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