Framing Moments
With over a decade's worth of experience in creating images, I frequently encounter the question of my specialization in the vast field of photography. This query is always a challenge to address, considering my reluctance to box myself into a single genre. That being said, if I were to categorize my work, it would probably fall under the umbrella of documentary photography, as the majority of my images seem to align with the broad parameters defining this category.
Girl Carrying Jerrycans for water in Afar, Ethiopia.
However, this self-identification shouldn't be misconstrued as a lack of admiration for photographers who have chosen to specialize in specific areas. Each genre within the realm of photography presents its own set of unique challenges and methodologies. In my pursuit of growth and learning, I find it immensely beneficial to study the work of photographers across various disciplines, observing and internalizing their unique processes and techniques employed in the creation of images.
Boy selling plastic containers in Menelik Square, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Woman smoking outside Town Hall in Sydney.
In terms of personal enjoyment, my passion lies in capturing a diverse range of subjects and moments: everything from intimate portraits, lively events, joyous weddings, to the raw truth of documentary photography. The thrill of seizing a transient moment, a fleeting impression of time and space, and crystallizing it within a photographic frame is a fascination that never ceases to intrigue me.
People looking at their phones in St James Station, Sydney Australia.
Legs legs legs, city trains in Sydney
Part of the ongoing journey of self-improvement as a photographer involves the continuous exploration and understanding of what truly inspires your work, what drives your artistic vision. Over time, I've begun to recognize a recurring theme that pervades my favorite images: the ability to capture and highlight those small, often unnoticed, moments.
Eyeing the hot rod, Town Hall, Sydney
Car Toys on top of each other
These captured moments serve as anchors to our memories, tethering us to a specific day and leading us on a nostalgic journey of rediscovery. They are deeply personal and intimate, encapsulating the essence of the people and the atmosphere present in that specific moment and place. Nonetheless, these snapshots also have the capacity to offer viewers a glimpse into the context, suggesting the happenings within that particular slice of time and space.
People dancing to Nepalese song.
Nepalese mother and daughter holding hands together.
The frames that enclose these moments hold a special place in my heart. They often catch me by surprise, evolving to become an essential part of the narrative thread weaving through a series of images, or even defining the story of a place.
Restaurant worker taking a break in the Galleries, Sydney
Woman cradling a baby in a darkened room
For those who, like me, find value and beauty in the small, often overlooked moments of life, I extend an open invitation to join me in this journey. Together, we can continue to capture and immortalize these precious snippets of time, adding them to our collective treasure trove of memories.
