As a documentary photographer, my approach is always rooted in observation—allowing a space or subject to reveal itself before imposing a narrative. Recently, I’ve started test shooting for a new series set within the Carlton cemetery, a location that immediately struck me with its quiet layers of history and mood.
These first test shots are part of my exploratory process, where I focus on studying light, composition, and atmosphere.
In one frame, I noticed how a lone monument leans gently into the surrounding foliage, creating an unspoken tension between permanence and decay. Another image frames a weathered cross and gravestone. At this early stage is about discovering the textures and tones that might shape the emotional core of the series.
I’m not just seeking aesthetic beauty but rather the subtle, layered stories that emerge through careful observation. I’m working with muted color palettes, minimalist compositions, and negative space to give voice to silence, memory and impermanence.
Over the coming weeks, I’ll return to this space at different times of day, seeking the long shadows of morning or the soft glow before dusk. The aim is to let this series unfold naturally, led by the visual cues and emotional undercurrents I encounter on site.