The article discusses the emotional backdrop behind the photograph 'Another Morning,' created during a time of personal upheaval. The photographer reflects on their preference for capturing intimate moments with familiar figures, emphasizing the significance of consent and the naturalness of photographing individuals while they sleep. This piece resonates with the artist's ongoing exploration of intimacy within the realm of photography, as well as their journey from childhood exposure to influential exhibitions to a career focused on personal narrative rather than public representation.
I was in a state of longing for just such intimacy when I made the photograph. Yet the figure was not someone I knew well.
My goal as a photographer has been to find ways to avoid the intrusive aspects of photography... there I could have a legitimate expectation my subjects might not mind being photographed.
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