Alejandro
Printed 35mm film photographs, 8" x 10", 2023
Is it possible to familiarize oneself with a stranger without direct interaction? I believe that photography enables this possibility. It operates as a tool for a photographer to reveal a person's personality through their images. This connection allows viewers to feel a bond with the individual portrayed, even without personal acquaintance. As an introvert, I see photography as my way of expressing emotions and portraying my connections with others. In this series of photographs, I'm using black and white film photography to capture my partners personality as authentically as possible. I navigated through various environments, indoors and outdoors, while working with limited control over available lighting. I believe that the photos will show authenticity due to our personal connection. My hope is that our familiarity and strong bond will shine through in the images, making our connection evident to those who view them. I feel lucky that although we both made the decision to leave our home country, we were still able start a new stage in our lives in this country, and get to know each other in new, different ways.
