EARLY WORK:
NO SHADOW WITHOUT LIGHT

When I turned 16, I inherited a manual Leica camera from my grandfather. This was the moment when photography began to hold a more profound meaning for me. During adolescence, at the onset of my photographic journey, I was intrigued by the idea of reflecting my psyche, fears and dark dreams in dramatic, conceptual images. I was drawn to quiet individuals with a mystical, melancholic appearance and an aloof quality that allowed me to explore the sensitivity, vulnerability and strength of these mostly young women. These images have a static feel and may evoke a certain discomfort or sense of loneliness.

With this sensation evident in my first portfolio, I began to receive my first work assignments from editorial publishers and agencies. I documented various night-time stories and created portraits of people who were grappling with their destiny, enduring difficult times, and sharing their stories with the public. I understood that photography could be therapeutic, both for the person in front of and behind the camera.