I.D.

My series I.D. centres on the evolving experience of queer identity within contemporary life. The work emerged from conversations, friendships, and encounters with people across the LGBTQ community in New York City, and it focuses on how identity unfolds in the spaces between self and society. I was drawn to stories of self‑discovery, romantic connection, social impact, and the way people navigate belonging and visibility.

The series is not a single narrative, but a constellation of individual experiences and states of being that reflect the diversity of modern queer life and romantic connections. Each subject represents an individual navigating the complex relationship between self and society. The project captures the tension between exposure and introspection, revealing both vulnerability and strength.

My practice is guided by cinematic composition, natural light, and the pursuit of authenticity. I draw inspiration from human connection and the emotional textures of everyday life. As I continue to grow my practice in New York, I aim to create work that invites reflection and conversation, connecting viewers to the silent stories that exist within every frame.

First Touch posits that for every queer person, there is a journey of acceptance and confirmation that takes place. While every story is different, there is always a moment when we know this part of ourselves is real. “First Touch” is representative of this moment of acceptance, and even more so, a confirmation of suppressed feelings. For some, a first sexual experience can be overwhelming and terrifying. For others, this first touch is an opportunity to finally exhale.

And I’ll Stay is a lament on the quiet grief of watching someone drift away. Photographed in an empty house, the work uses the space as a symbol of transition, absence, and goodbye. It considers the weight of what is left unsaid and what it means to remain when someone you love chooses a different path.

Glass Eyes reflects the quiet clarity that comes with a first crush, the moment when liking someone stops feeling confusing or overwhelming and instead feels natural. The image centers on the feeling of a first date, where two girls are beginning to fall for each other and everything feels soft, simple, and real. There is a sense of ease in the connection, like finally allowing yourself to want something without fear or second guessing. It is about coming into yourself, recognizing your feelings, and realizing that they can exist without chaos or doubt.

I’m Already Gone wherein longing for a deep personal connection with someone can be a devastating experience. Within the LGBTQ+ community, there are layers to romantic connections that can create a confusing landscape to navigate, especially for young people. Meeting people who are hiding, confused, or angry at this part of themselves is still normal. There’s a darkness that stays with you from these experiences, and that is what I wanted to capture.

Performance Legislation fighting against drag shows has become prevalent in the past few years. Uproar and hate has been sent towards drag queens who are simply putting on a performance. Drag shows have been targeted as dangerous to children and has become one of the latest pinpoints of hate for the LGBTQ+ community. The outlandish narrative that drag shows are dangerous has forever damaged this simple desire of expression through makeup, clothes, music, and personality. 

When Everything Was New Finding your people feels like stepping into a world that had always existed just out of reach. Colors, rhythms, and gestures suddenly make sense. There is freedom in knowing others have navigated similar landscapes, struggled with the same questions, and celebrated the same victories within the LGBTQ community.

Escape Code For many young queer people, family members or loved ones turn their back as a direct result of coming out. This loss of foundation is not something to be taken lightly, and is still a struggle so many people still face in their early adult lives. I wanted to capture the essence of a second family found within the gay community.

The Time We Spent Together Was Kind  To me, capturing intimacy means attributing to a certain level of intrusion. I wanted to invoke this theme throughout my work almost as if I’m not supposed to be there. While the subjects are photographed inside a home, I did not want the image to display a sense of foundation or certainty. While the subjects can be seen embracing, this image is meant to represent two people saying goodbye.

The Rest of Me Coming out is a pivotal moment for any queer person. A stepping stone of acceptance into a new journey of one’s identity. For some, the other side of this stepping stone isn’t much different, they look around and their life is almost exactly the same. For transgender people, a unique journey begins that is heavily reliant on physical appearance. Using clothing from the subject’s wardrobe, this piece is meant to represent this time period of expression and discovery.

When Morning Came When photographing the sunrise, it can be both an equally peaceful and frustrating experience. You’re not entirely sure where the light will end up, or how fast it will fill your scene. There is a loss of control to surrender to, and ultimately a tranquil experience as the colors and light of your image slowly formulate. This brief feeling of tranquility where the light is blue, and we have a buffer between the night before and when real life begins is what I wanted to capture.

I am currently preparing the release of my first photo book titled When Everything Was New, planned for publication in Fall 2026.