ABOUT

Whether by intent or accident, I am constantly observing and keeping myself available to capture what I find. I’m fascinated by states of evolving existence, the human condition in all its forms, the resilience and fragility of naturally occurring and crafted structures, facades grown worn and weary – and those that have not.

Deliberately manual, my process finds its rhythm in the doing and lives more in the immediacy of the moment – seeking the unique – than in preparation or post- production. Ideally my camera remains barely noticed.

Along with photography, I’m passionate about language.

I believe what makes an individual inimitable is as irrepressible as it is perpetual, even as we evolve over time. With my photography, I seek to capture both vivid and unseen continuities, sometimes at a distance, sometimes alluringly near.

When I perceive the onset of an attitude or posture from someone, perhaps subtle but nonetheless characteristic, I try to keep this safe. This is as true for starfish or steelworks as it is for people, and I find resonance in these fleeting revelations and details. Composing, preserving and expressing within the simultaneity of change and permanence is deeply rewarding.

For all my work, even when orchestrated or staged, I look to expand the boundaries by creating temporary homes of comfort and belonging. Think of a portrait leaning into a reportage. A determined space, yes, but also one of discovery.

Anne Grosse-Leege