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700 Million Years

As humans, we strive for longevity and perfection whilst overlooking the simplicity of sea creatures such as these. Jellyfish existed long before us, long before even the dinosaurs, they are some 700 million years in the making, simply moving gently with the tides, some evolving to live forever. 

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2023

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The beautifully poetic French word for twilight is 'l'heure entre chien et loup, or 'the hour between the dog and the wolf. The phrase describes the approaching dark as a time when things move from familiar to wild, or when the failing light means it's hard to distinguish between a dog and a wolf. This phrase feeds into my passions for nature and photography and describes perfectly how light changes everything, and is why I became a photographer.
Warsaw
This picture was taken on my grandmother's 100th birthday. Her face is lined with deep wrinkles that tell the story of a century's worth of experiences. I spoke with her exploring my national identity, which made her dive into memories.
Nijmegen
This photograph was birthed quite accidentally and spontaneously. The main subject, Daniela who is my best friend, paid me a visit in Nijmegen (where I used to study) in October 2022, which happens to be her favorite month during her favorite time of the year. Since we were young our get togethers...
Wehr
In Between - Home Revelations This work explores how the familiar and everyday shape our perception of ourselves. Inspired by Klimt’s painting, it reflects on the idea of an identity that dissolves into its surroundings while simultaneously being shaped by them. It speaks to the sense of...
London
As the UK struggles with Lockdown fatigue during the Covid19 crisis, couples and friends escape their homes to enjoy the warm weather and exercise. Swimmers respect the social distancing rules, cooling off in the River Lea, Hackney , London UK. So to get this shot I went out armed with my 70-200mm...