Written and Photographed by me

As a young adult from Atlanta, GA, moving to New York City was both exciting and overwhelming. I had spent my entire life in the comfort of home—surrounded by family, familiarity, and a slower pace. Suddenly, I found myself alone in one of the biggest, fastest cities in the world. I was homesick, isolated, and searching for something to ground me. In an effort to lift my spirits, my mother sent me an old Canon Rebel G 35mm film camera. I had never shot on film before and had no idea what I was doing—but that camera quickly became a bridge between me and the world around me. Film photography became my way of making sense of New York, of connecting with its people, and of learning its rhythms. This collection was captured entirely on the cheapest 35mm film rolls I could find across the city. Each frame represents a moment of discovery, a step toward belonging. These photos allowed me to see and be seen, to slow down and observe the everyday lives unfolding around me. More than anything, this body of work reflects how I—a young Southern Black man—saw the people of New York. It’s a personal visual diary, shaped by distance, curiosity, and the quiet search for connection in a city that often moves too fast to notice.

Before freedom had a name, Black hands tilled American soil. From the earliest days of this nation, agriculture has been more than survival for the Black community—it’s been heritage, resistance, and rebirth. Farming lives in our bloodline, stitched into stories, hymns, and calloused palms. Back to The Roots honors this legacy. It journeys through Black-owned farms across the Georgia, capturing the soul of the land and the people who shape it. In Georgia, where the earth runs rich and red, we see not just farms—but living testaments to Black excellence, self-determination, and ancestral pride.

Film & Digital

One’s grill is more than just jewelry — it’s an artistic form of expression. In a way, it’s like poetry. The way it clashes with the flash of a camera at a function feels like magic. Its shine, catching eyes from across the room, is like sunlight beaming through windows on a July afternoon. This project was photographed for Coalition DJ Anniversary concert

Georgia is where I'm from. It’s where my mom is from. It’s where my dad is from. Over the years, as a photographer, I’ve taken time to document the people who make up my family tree — generations of faces, captured gently on rolls of film. This collection is also for the friends and the community who helped raise me, shape me, and guide me. These photos are a way of remembering, honoring, and staying close.