This is Layla. She is 12 years old and she has stories to tell and a quiet knowledge and reassurance that belies her youth. She also wants us to understand that she doesn't follow trends. So when I mentioned the old adage "thinking outside the box", she understood and this image was created from that thought. She is offering us the knowledge (apple) that comes from "thinking outside the box". Our hope for the future is here.
I am a Fine Art photographer interested in storytelling, curiosity, and a lifelong desire to explore the world visually. After raising five children and living many roles—daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, widow, and partner—I discovered photography later in life. Nine years ago, my partner gave me my first camera, and in 2020 we transformed an old woodworking shop into my studio. Since then, I have dedicated myself to learning, experimenting, and creating work that reflects the stories I’ve carried for decades.