This photo series, originally planned in 2019 and delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, turned into a 15-day, 3200-kilometer journey. It aimed to capture the essence of my American family through the lens of my Hasselblad, comprising 30 images, each featuring a family member in their home.

  
The Grant family, who embraced my West Berliner mom at the age of 18, has consistently provided unwavering love and acceptance throughout my life. This project reflects my exploration of stigmas, love, and family.

  
The series seeks to strike a balance between intimacy and distance, allowing viewers to form their own interpretations while simultaneously highlighting my deep connection with each family member spanning across generations.

The Grant Family

“A House in the Making” is a commissioned project that captured the essence of a family’s dream turning into reality in Ahmedabad. The client, along with his newlywed wife and father, all architects by profession, embarked on the journey of designing and building their home—a process I was invited to document as it neared completion. My task was to photograph the workers and the still-unfinished house, a challenge accepted with my Nikon FE, limited to 36 images.

  
Given the constraint of not disrupting the ongoing work, I chose to photograph groups of craftsmen, from stone carriers to gardeners, each contributing their unique skill to the construction. The project offered an unparalleled opportunity to explore the confluence of architecture, human endeavor, and social fabric within the skeletal frame of the emerging house. For me, this assignment was more than a commission; it was a playground that resonated with my deepest passions. “A House in the Making” weaves together narratives of architecture, people, politics, and social structures, embodying the collective effort behind creating a space called home.

A House in The Making

'People in Their Favorite Spaces,' launched in January 2024 in Ahmedabad, India, marries architectural insights with personal stories, revealing the deep bond between individuals and their cherished environments. As an architecturally trained photographer, I utilize both a analytical and empathetic lens to delve into how people inhabit and personalize their spaces, highlighting the unity between architecture and personal identity. This project showcases the integration of design elements with the personal significance of spaces, informed by conversations and engagements with individuals.

  
My use of a classical Hasselblad medium format film camera emphasizes empathy and precision, fostering a mutual connection without the barrier of the camera. The project's simplicity in naming and approach aims to clearly convey the essence of these connections, inviting viewers to reflect on the importance of personal spaces in shaping our sense of belonging. It aspires to alter perceptions of spaces and identities across diverse cultures and geographies, underscoring the universal role of environment in human life.

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