Sony a7riii | Obscura | f/32 | 1/80 | 3200

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The Obscura optic is characterized by its low-fi and dreamlike aesthetic, which is achieved through the use of pinhole, zone plate, and sieve apertures. These apertures produce images with a soft focus, limited depth of field, and noticeable vignetting. The resulting photographs often have a nostalgic or otherworldly feel, with an emphasis on shapes, forms, and light rather than fine details or sharpness.

I See You

November 27, 2018

I see you.
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To the woman who just turned her camera around onto herself for the first time today.
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I see you.
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To the woman who uses self-portraiture as a way to feel good about herself.
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I see you.
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To the one who is too scared to begin but can feel a small fire brewing inside of her ready to spread like wildfire when given the chance.
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I see you.
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To the one who feels lost. To the one who feels newly found. To the one who needs to heal. To the one who needs to come to terms with her body and accept herself for who she is. To the one who needs to forgive herself. To the one who needs to let go of the past in order to move forward. To the one who longs to feel empowered. To the one who abused herself. To the one who was abused by someone else. To the one who feels like a lost child inside. To the one who feels proud. To the one who thinks it’s her fault. To the one who worked so hard.
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I see you. I see you all and I witness your courage and honor your perseverance.