Me: Described in Light & Shadow
This fine art photography project is an introspective exploration through photographic portraiture. Through this series of black and white images, the viewer is taken on a deep dive into my inner thoughts and emotions. By viewing my internal journey, one can learn to give themselves space and grace to process whatever they may be going through and resurface with a stronger relationship with themselves.
I close my eyes to clear my mind and block out the world, but how long can I float while pretending I’m blind?
My thoughts quickly become my enemies who tear at my psyche while playing with my insecurities.
So many thoughts, so many thoughts, so many thoughts, so many thoughts, please make it stop…
It all becomes overwhelming. They grow so heavy and cumbersome…clouding my mind.
Why can’t it all just go away? I just want to be left alone.
The truth may be ready for me, but I am not ready for it.
I don’t want to deal with any of it anymore.
Fine, I’m here…but not really.
Is trying again worth the effort? What is my alternative?
This is stressing me out.
Who am I now?
Maybe I can find the answers…
Maybe if I make my walls higher, I can keep the bad stuff away…
Maybe if I become stronger, I can win against my demons…
Ha, that didn’t work.
Instead of hiding and fighting, I have to become the master of letting go. Learn to surrender and receive.
I have to learn to sit with what is uncomfortable. Then I will find peace in what once caused me internal chaos.