I am a documentary photographer and filmmaker currently based in California.
I come from a Native American family on my mom's side, now culturally displaced from their land. My father's family descends from Russia, where they fled from the pogroms at the outset of the 20th Century. My family refused to talk about the past and all that they had lost. As I grew older, I recognized that without understanding and accountability, there is no clear way to move forward, and no sense of resolution.
The unifying theme of my long-term projects is migration, telling stories of those who are displaced, and those whose identity is challenged. My work is guided by the belief that writing and photography are two powerful mediums to provoke thought and effect enduring positive change. My projects are intended to advocate for a more just and tolerant world.
Awards —
International Photography Awards Honorable Mention, Deeper Issues
Royal Photography Society International Photography Exhibition 162 Finalist
2020 CDS Documentary Essay Prize in Photography - Semi Finalist
Snappr - "Featured as one of the best photographers in New York City!"https://www.snappr.com/best-photographers/new-york-city-ny
Exhibitions —
International Center of Photography, Class of 2019, Group Show
Home/ Land Race and Revolution, Lewis Latimer House, Group Show
Client List —
Foreign Policy
NBC
NPR
Huffington Post
Yes! Magazine
Phnom Penh Post
Buzzfeed News
AL Monitor
Radio France
Marriott International
Asialyst
UnHeard