This studio portrait is depicting the silent nature of child abuse. The main focus is on the child by having the adults hand/arm slightly out of focus to strengthen that children suffering are unable to speak out about their abuser(s). It is a problem that still requires to be highlighted as children need a voice and they require the world to open their eyes to see the little details that can stop the abuse continuing.
My name is Sofia Conti and I have recently qualified with a Distinction, BA Professional Photography degree at Robert Gordon University, Gray’s School of Art. My journey began at New College Lanarkshire, where I studied HNC Photography. Receiving an A that earned me a place at Edinburgh College, HND2 Photography, gaining an A, where I continued my journey to BA Professional Photography at Gray's School of Art. The main focus of my photography has been within the Documentary, Photojournalism and Portraiture. I am now starting an MA at Falmouth University.
