The best camera is the one you have with you.– UNKNOWN – As a photographer, I’ve always believed in the importance of having the right gear to capture the world around me. Over the years, I’ve carefully curated my camera equipment, knowing that the quality of my gear influences the images I produce. However, during a recent trip to California…
This summer, I unexpectedly found myself traveling to California for a family reunion to celebrate my aunt’s 90th birthday. With free time before returning to school and no other immediate family members able to make the trip, I was encouraged to attend as our family’s representative. I initially envisioned this journey as a grand photographic adventure, but it turned out…
Over the span of several weeks, I’ve been scrutinizing my entire body of work spanning the last ten years. It feels especially surreal looking at my work from my earliest days, as I rarely have the opportunity to do so. Over the years, whenever I’ve had the chance to revisit these images, my thoughts, feelings, and reflections change. As more…
