In my work, I seek to reveal the hidden soul of urban parks—spaces often overlooked, yet rich with history and subtle beauty. Using a simple pinhole camera, I embrace the inherent qualities of pinhole photography—its long exposures and dreamlike focus—imbue these familiar landscapes with a sense of quiet timelessness, transforming the mundane into the magical. This soft, ethereal quality contrasts with the sharp edges of city life, revealing the subtle beauty and tranquility that can be found within the urban landscape.The long exposures allows light to paint the scene slowly, blurring the lines between what is real and what is felt. The resulting images are not about technical perfection but about feeling and memory. They have a subtle, ethereal quality, with soft focus and a gentle vignetting that pulls the viewer into the frame
After the image is captured, I bring the negative to the darkroom, where the true alchemy begins. I use the salted paper process to create a physical object. The final contact print is not just a copy of the negative but a unique, hand-coated work of art, a result of light, chemicals, and human touch. These hands-on methods connect me to the origins of photography, imbuing each print with a unique character and a tangible sense of history. The subtle tonality and handmade quality of these prints reflect the quiet, personal nature of the park spaces they depict. The unique tones and textures of these historic methods add a layer of depth and history that echoes the timelessness of the landscapes I photograph.