Kyle Thompson, who has no formal education in photography, was born in Chicago on January 11th, 1992. He began taking photographs at the age of nineteen after finding interest in nearby abandoned houses. His work is mostly composed of surreal and bizarre self portraits (like Stoddard's), often taking place in empty forests and abandoned homes.
Here's a look at some of his work:
The photo below was a collaboration with his friend Maxwell Runko: