I’m just a bystander
I remain invisible, blending into the background. I watch the world move around me, I capture fragments of lives that I may never truly know.
Thousands pass by one another, each lost in their thought, and inside their own bubble. Yet, momentarily, the noise of the streets fades and a small glimpse into their lives is frozen in time.
The anonymity of being in a crowded place is comforting for me, it gives me the opportunity to blend in and focus on capturing fleeting moments in a sea of people.
Every individual seeks to stand out and be seen, reflecting the universal human desire for connection and recognition in a world full of Chaos. where countless voices compete for attention in the circus of everyday life, these moments of visibility offer a momentary sense of validation, each person carries their own story, longing to be acknowledged and understood.
As an observer, I find myself on the edge of these moments, not fully part of the crowd but not entirely separate either. I’m drawn to capture these scenes because in photographing them I’m trying to make sense of the chaos, perhaps to find meaning in the brief interactions. Through my lens, I’m both a witness and a participant compelled to freeze these fragments of time that might otherwise go unnoticed, as if by capturing them I can understand my own place in this swirling world.
Portraits of strangers
Getting portraits allows me to get more intimate with the people around me whereas I normally prefer keeping to myself.
The camera is my ultimate icebreaker, and I can just walk away if things get weird and things do get weird…