Building authentic connections: Forging meaningful bonds in long-term photography projects

Part 4 in the series 'Long-Term Photography Projects'

This is the fourth part of a series of articles I started working on in the beginning of last year. It’s about long-term photo projects. At the bottom of this newsletter you will find links to the previous articles.

In the field of long-term photographic projects, where the aim goes beyond simply capturing images to encapsulating stories and emotions, the ability to create authentic connections becomes vital. It is in these genuine relationships that the soul of the project is often discovered, transcending visual aesthetics to delve into the depths of human experience.

Embarking on a long-term project is comparable to weaving a narrative - a narrative that intertwines not only with the visual tapestry, but also with the lives of the subjects. This journey is about more than the click of a shutter; it is about understanding, empathy and the delicate art of building authentic connections.

In our pursuit of visual storytelling, we find ourselves at the crossroads of observer and participa…