staring at the sun

I use my time behind the lens to share a perspective rooted in my life experiences. I treat photography as both a technical and an artistic endeavor, using light to translate the energy that I feel. In "staring at the sun" I present images that combine my love for portraiture with the current strains facing my community. I use harsh sunlight and shadows to create tension in the imagery while relying on soft lighting to highlight the vulnerability of my subject. I work to create portraits that carry emotional depth, hoping to provoke viewers to empathize with the people they see in my work. "staring at the sun" is a power struggle. It's a love letter of admiration and a bold gesture for independence.