Concept
Every time I go to Ellis Square, I see how much fun the children are having there. They run through the fountain, play, and laugh without a care in the world. Something as simple as watching children play has truly made me realize how important it is to take a step back and appreciate life for what it is.
Because I enjoy Ellis Square so much, I decided it would be great to document the different emotions of various children there. With the permission of their parents, I spent an entire afternoon taking hundreds of photos. The most amazing part of my time there was that not a single child posed for a picture. All of the pictures were spontaneous and captured a wide range of expressions. I did not tell them to smile or turn their heads a certain way; instead, I ran around with them, trying to capture all the excitement and happiness that I was experiencing.
When I went back to look at the photos, I realized I could teach others something through them. My concept for this book revolves around just that. These un-staged images capture the beauty of moments in time. They capture the happiness, curiosity, and imagination of children. I want to show people that children have a unique ability of teaching us things that are truly more important than any of the things we worry about on a daily basis, the things that we believe to be important. This book serves as a reminder to slow down and enjoy each moment, and to release our worries so that we too can be truly happy.
Mockup images
Front Cover
Die-cut by hand
Front Cover
Die-cut by hand
Die-cut by hand
While we’re trying to teach children all about life, they’re teaching us what life is all about.
Keep an open mind.
Pursue your curiosity.
Look for joy in the simplest of things.
Be fearless.
Use more of your imagination.
Trust your intuition.
Selected Photography
