PHOTOBOOK: ‘the things you said.’

PHOTOBOOK: ‘the things you said.’

Words and phrases have the ability to lift us up and make us fly, or send us crashing to the ground brutally, sometimes in an instant. Many of us carry those phrases with us – spoken once but never forgotten. These words can shape our self-image, but they also offer a chance for resilience and growth. 

the things you said. is a portrait photography project that explores the impact of words on self-perception, especially in our most impressionable years. Through an intimate blend of words and portraits, we experience how a single phrase can stay with us – influencing how we see ourselves long after it’s been spoken. But also what it means to transform the meaning of past words – finding strength and self-assurance in our own narratives. In a world full of external judgments, the things you said. is a visual testament to the strength it takes to define oneself beyond others’ perceptions and the beauty of claiming ownership of one’s identity.





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    I use transparent paper to create a visual and emotional connection between the words and the portraits. The transparent layer with words symbolizes the impact these words have had, but to fully see the person, you have to lift it, separating the words from the portrait. This act is intentional; it’s about our choice to move beyond the labels and definitions others place on us. It invites you, to actively engage with the portrait – to lift the words and see the person for who they are, beyond the phrases. 

    By sharing these stories, I want this book to foster empathy and self-expression. If, while turning its pages, you find yourself discussing it with friends, recalling phrases that shaped your life, or even words you’ve said to others – if this book gets you to think or talk about the impact of words, then it’s already done its job.

    DETAILS

    132 pages filled with photographs and notes.

    — 17 x 24 cm
    — Open thread stitching with open back
    — Embossed cover
    — Softcover with fold

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