Letter to a Friend

There is something very special about a handwritten note.  Every letter written, whether it’s with the staccato rhythm of print or the continuous flow of cursive, allows each word to embody its writer.  A loved one’s penmanship brings comforting familiarity; it allows you to hear their voice no matter how far away they are. A stranger’s handwriting can spark a feeling of connection before you’ve even met. The intrinsic personality that comes with one’s handwriting turns a piece of paper into something more precious — a tangible artifact of someone’s feelings. By pairing each subject with their handwriting, I hope to create more holistic portraits that no camera can capture on its own.