Courtney Sundberg Photography
Exploring empathy through photography and sculpture, I document the moment when people shift towards or away from each other physically and emotionally. Whether the emotional information is passed between mother and daughter, two lovers or old friends, I document them with soft and timeless imagery using a pinhole camera, capturing it as a photographic memento. I have always been interested in keepsakes and precious objects that are connected to memories of loved ones, and eternal unspoken connections we make with those who impact our lives. The materials from nature remind us that our emotions are at times uncontrolled and wild like plants. Looking closer at emotional transfer draws attention to experiences with people close to our hearts and helps us realize what we hold dear.