What is “Visual Sounds”?
I have always enjoyed looking at life behind a camera lens. In 2019 I invested in my first professional camera and began taking my photography more seriously. At this time, I started to think of what I could call my photography. I wanted a name that was not unique and meaningful but also representative of myself. I love taking photos because it freezes a moment, but a big part of my passion is based on a more intimate reason.
When I was 15 years old, I began to lose my hearing. I was diagnosed with a rare form of hearing loss called Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, ANSD. My eyes essentially became my ears. Taking photos gives me the ability to freeze moments and sounds. When I look at the photos I’ve taken, I think about what I was able to hear and what else could have been heard at that moment as well.
Visual Sounds is a collective concept that defines me within my work.