The title of my project would be “Expression in Focus for Environment”.

The societal/cultural issue I want to explore with my photographs is identity and self-expression. I want to draw attention to how people behave in various settings and how body language, facial expressions, and the environment may all express feelings or personality traits.

I want my audience to feel a sense of connection with the subjects and perhaps the environments, too, in my portraits. I hope that by focusing on emotions and narrative, viewers will consider how appearances could represent deeper ideas, emotions, and experiences.

By searching for images that combine lighting, composition, and backgrounds to highlight the subject’s personality or narrative, I will get inspiration and refine my concepts. My technique will be influenced by photographers such as Steve McCurry and Yousuf Karsh, particularly their use of eye contact, dramatic lighting, and important situations.