Jamiya Wilson

Honesty

by Jamiya Wilson (USA)

www.jamiyawilsonstudio.com

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Where would I be without photography? As cliche as it sounds, photography saved my life. It gave me a destination when I had no direction. The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. As a young impressional man, I wanted to see the world, meet people of other cultures, fall in love, create art, and build a legacy for myself. It gave me that and continues to give in abundance. It put me on a journey that I can only describe as an adventure.
It’s no wonder that people are at the center of my work. I love learning about, talking to, and getting to know people. What makes them happy, what makes them sad, what are their dreams, what do they want out of life? I hope with my work I reveal something honest and real about the person. Whether it be them looking their best or just sharing a real emotion in front of the camera. We only connect for brief moments, but I never forget them.
I’d like my work to be a beautiful, compelling record of what once was.

This series, Honesty, is a collection of eight images of people who I met as strangers who were kind enough to share something honest, personal, or sensitive with their expression in front of the camera. I didn’t overly direct them, but simply had a conversation, got to know them, and I think they felt comfortable enough to show, maybe a side they don’t often show to the world. We all hide behind the mask of happiness. I hope this series reminds
people that it’s okay to remove the mask sometimes.