The Shape of Memory (Self-portrait in photography)

For me, self-portrait photography is a way to step into the scene, not to be seen, but to belong to the moment. It’s how I create my own memory, by becoming part of the space rather than just observing it. I’m not the subject, but a quiet presence within the story, shaping the atmosphere with subtle traces of myself.

Within my fine art photography, the self-portrait offers a more personal lens. They show where I stand in the work, emotionally and physically. This part of contemporary photography allows me to reflect and reveal at the same time, capturing both presence and vulnerability. A self-portrait in photography is less about representation and more about connection — a way to anchor myself inside the frame.

Self-portraits in photography also reveal the process behind the art. They capture how presence, place, and emotion come together in a single frame. Not posed, just present. A visual reminder of what it feels like to create from within. They remind me that photography is not only about what we see but also about what we feel, and how we choose to leave traces of ourselves in the world around us.

In this way, self-portrait photography becomes more than an image. It is storytelling, memory, and belonging. It is my way of showing that every piece of art carries a fragment of the artist’s journey, woven gently into the fabric of time and place.