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Crafting Intentional Portraits: The Key Ingredients for Authenticity and Connection
Portrait photography often captures more than just a face. It reveals stories, emotions, and moments that feel deliberate and meaningful. But what makes a portrait feel intentional? How do photographers move beyond snapshots to create images that resonate deeply with both the subject and the viewer? This post explores the essential elements that transform a portrait into a purposeful work of art, focusing on preparation, communication, direction, and creating space for authen
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Exploring Femme Identity Through FEMME, v. Join us for the Zine Launch Party
Join us for the Zine Launch Party of FEMME, v. this Thursday 18th
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The Timeless Essence of Analog Photography: My Personal Journey
My journey with analog photography and why I choose it as a medium.
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Film Photography Workshop at Solas Studio
Film photography offers a unique way to capture moments with depth, texture, and emotion that digital often misses. If you have ever felt curious about analog photography or wanted to deepen your skills, I invite you to join me for an intimate workshop on December 3rd at Solas Studio in NYC. This session will focus on the essentials of film photography while sharing my personal approach as a practicing NYC photographer. October Flowers I, shot on Medium Format What This Works
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Exploring Queer Love and Identity Through PERMANENCE in Paris
Queer love and identity have long been expressed through many forms. This blog post aims to highlight its depth and nuance as intimately as possible in PERMANENCE . Set in the heart of Paris, this work follows Klo and Pauline, two queer individuals whose relationship unfolds through the grainy textures of Super 8 film and the sharp clarity of medium to large-format photography. PERMANENCE is more than a visual diary; it is a powerful statement about how personal style and pr
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