I (she/her) do street photography using digital and 35mm cameras. My subjects are people who live outside of the exclusivity, spotlights, and carefully curated presentation of celebrity culture. I carry a camera as I travel to and from appointments, errands, and social events in the five boroughs of New York City. On public transportation and on the street I usually shoot from the waist. This helps me avoid drawing attention to myself so the scenes can be as organic as possible. My DSLR or 35mm SLR are my first choice, because those give me the most control over the technical aspects of the shot. But if my phone is in my hand or I feel particularly self-conscious I will use my phone’s camera to make sure I don’t miss whatever scene has caught my eye.
American celebrity culture makes me feel unseen. I counter that feeling by paying close attention to the world and people around me.