People, diversity, photography and culture - all are reasons that attracted me to this project. I have a Master’s degree in psychology so have always been interested in people’s stories. Those who know me well also know that I love taking pictures of the world around us. This project provides an opportunity to tell our stories and communicate through photography.
Growing up, my father had a job that required frequent travel. Because we moved every couple of years I had the opportunity to live all over the USA and parts of Europe. I remember as a child when we were traveling to a new destination, a stranger asked me where I was from. I recall being puzzled and wondering, “Where am I from? Does that mean where I was born? Where I lived the longest? Where I lived most recently?” The stranger laughed and said, “You don’t know where you’re from?” It was at that moment that I realized I didn’t feel connected to any one place. I feel fortunate to have experienced travel adventures as a child but decided as an adult I wanted to settle down and establish roots. I wanted my children to have a sense of “home and community”.
Anchorage, Alaska is our home. It is a nice blend of metropolitan, urban and rural. I can eat dinner in a fancy downtown restaurant or can grill fresh caught salmon far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I can wake up in the morning and see a moose or bear in my front yard even though I live in the city. Wildlife, nature and city are always intertwined. I finally have “roots” and Anchorage is my home.
Growing up, my father had a job that required frequent travel. Because we moved every couple of years I had the opportunity to live all over the USA and parts of Europe. I remember as a child when we were traveling to a new destination, a stranger asked me where I was from. I recall being puzzled and wondering, “Where am I from? Does that mean where I was born? Where I lived the longest? Where I lived most recently?” The stranger laughed and said, “You don’t know where you’re from?” It was at that moment that I realized I didn’t feel connected to any one place. I feel fortunate to have experienced travel adventures as a child but decided as an adult I wanted to settle down and establish roots. I wanted my children to have a sense of “home and community”.
Anchorage, Alaska is our home. It is a nice blend of metropolitan, urban and rural. I can eat dinner in a fancy downtown restaurant or can grill fresh caught salmon far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I can wake up in the morning and see a moose or bear in my front yard even though I live in the city. Wildlife, nature and city are always intertwined. I finally have “roots” and Anchorage is my home.