Humans are the most emotional and expressive beings. Each individual follows a unique life trajectory—shaped by the places we live, the people we connect with, and the environments that surround us…... These elements weave together to form who we are. All the moments of happiness, excitement, pain, and anxiety in our lives are real—our experiences are real. We resonate with these emotions, and we are moved by the shared human experience. This authenticity is what touches us deeply.

In an era flooded with AI-generated images, photographing people with a film camera may seem old-fashioned. It reminds me of the time when the camera was first invented, and people feared it would threaten the art of painting. Just as then, there are endless, ongoing questions today about whether AI will replace human creativity. It’s clear that while AI can perform basic tasks, it cannot create art. To understand why, we must look back at the history of art.

In the past, art was a privilege reserved for the upper classes, as the tools required were costly and scarce. Portraits were the luxury of the elite. But with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and Impressionism, when paint became more accessible and portable, artists ventured outdoors. They captured the ever-changing sky, the play of light on fields of grain and grass. Standing beneath the sun, feeling the gentle breeze on their skin, every brushstroke reflected their sensations, their view of the world, both through their mind and body. Art became an extension of the artist's self—more expressive, more personal.

Paul Cézanne and Claude Monet, both Impressionists, painted in vastly different ways because they were different human beings—shaped by different experiences and lives. It’s their stories, their unique perspectives, that make their paintings so extraordinary.

This is why I find photographing people so fascinating. In their gestures and expressions, I catch glimpses of the rich narratives that shape their lives. I always cherish moments of solitude, immersing myself in this unknown universe, reflecting, and embracing my own thoughts. These are the times when I truly feel connected to myself. When someone sits and gazes into the distance, appearing lost in thought, I may never know what occupies their mind, but capturing that moment invites us to ponder—observing where they are, what they wear, and the emotions in their eyes. Photography allows us to imagine their story, creating a bridge between their experience and our own.