Because of you

 

Because of you is a series based on my personal experience navigating queerness, exploring my relationship with my girlfriend and with myself. These images focus on the growth of two people, together and on their own, simultaneously. 
Because of you, I have made this book.
A vibrant rainbow appears over calm waters at sunset with driftwood branches visible in the foreground.
Black and white close-up of curly dark hair and glasses in profile.
Bare winter trees frame an empty bench on a wet path overlooking a misty landscape.
Colorful stickers including a rainbow, pride flag, smiley face, teddy bear, heart, and goose decorating a car's ceiling interior.
Overhead view of two coffee drinks on wooden table with latte art and iced coffee with straw.
Black and white photograph of blooming lilies with large curved petals and stamens in dramatic lighting.
Close-up view of someone wearing light blue Levi's denim jeans and a grey sports bra while lying down on white bedding.
Colorful lettering spells out 'Love whoever the fuck you want' with a rainbow and heart on a light colored t-shirt.
Black and white picnic scene with snacks, drinks, and Adidas sneakers on a striped blanket.
A person in a plaid coat stands before an illuminated aquarium display with glowing pink jellyfish and sea life.
Someone wearing glasses and a dark sweater holds an iced coffee drink while smiling by a window in a cafe.
Snow-covered evergreen and deciduous trees catch golden sunlight against a winter sky, with a house roof visible below.
Multiple stacks of balanced stones create artistic cairns along a rocky coastal shoreline in nature.
A delicate silver chain necklace with small letter and charm pendants worn over a white shirt and black zippered sweater.
Close-up shot of two minimalist silver rings worn on a hand resting against grey fabric.
Close-up view of facial piercings including septum and lip jewelry against a blurred background.
Several stacked cardboard moving boxes with shipping labels and handwritten markings against a white door and grey floor.
Modern apartment interior with light hardwood floors, white cabinets, and built-in appliances in an open concept kitchen layout.
A U-Haul moving truck with orange and white branding parked on a city street.
View from behind of dark curly hair with a hand wearing rings running through it against a beige background.
Two white swans gliding gracefully through calm ocean waters during sunset.
Extreme close-up black and white photo showing facial features in soft focus.
Black and white portrait of two friends smiling together outdoors on a sunny day.
Two people in black and white attire embrace in an intimate moment against a textured backdrop.