love, me and mine

Others make us who we are. They shape the experiences that teach us how to love, laugh, and embody compassion. They inspire us to improve ourselves and our communities. I look up to most people in my life - younger and older - for ways to improve my own. This project explores those relationships that impact me daily. Closeups make the work more intimate and relatable. I travel to my loved ones, to mindfully photograph how we authentically interact and how our relationship slowly unfolds in their natural environment. I meet my subjects where they are so viewers can learn who they are. This project is also a metaphorical self-portrait. The camera bridges my identity to my subjects. I stand behind it so others can stand in front of it. This inevitably echoes the straight line every relationship can convey. I feel myself learning new things about people I thought I knew– including myself. 


As you journey around the gallery, you’ll find my biggest supporters, my biggest influences, my biggest inspirations. And through mine, you will find me. 


love,

me and mine

Black and white image of someone wearing a mask and t-shirt while working at a sink.
Black and white photo of someone wearing a graphic t-shirt shown from behind.
Black and white selfie of a person wearing a tank top.
Sequential photos of someone drinking from a jar in a kitchen setting.
Black and white series of moody bathroom self-portraits.
Series of bathroom mirror reflections in black and white.
Person in a black hoodie exploring a waterfront path.
Someone relaxing and laughing in a mesh hammock.
Person in dark hoodie enjoying snacks outdoors.
Person wearing a knit sweater smiling outdoors in winter.
Interior view of an office desk and workspace.
Person in knit sweater resting head on hand in sequence.
Person sitting at desk viewed from side profile.
Black and white photo of a golfer preparing to putt on a sunny course.
Golfer in mid-swing motion on a sunny day wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses.