The Shadow Self

The shadow self is a series of images of a girl which is torn between two worlds. She doesn't just know yet how to deal with her own shadow side. The shadow self is often also called your unconscious mind and as well the seat of creativity.

We create our own reality.

If we want to get to know our Shadow Self, all we need to do is look at the condition of our life. Unwanted experiences are actually a reflection of our own Shadow Self.

The sunflower in the picture represents life, joy, light the exact opposite of what the girl is feeling at that exact moment. Her facial expression shows how every day life can be a struggle full of sadness. But she is clinging onto that flower and is hoping for a beautiful life. She hopes to find the balance between her conscious and unconscious mind. All she has to do is let go of the worry showing her true dark side, no, she needs to let the light and the darkness work together.

Photograph by Jessica Keller

Photograph by Jessica Keller

Photograph by Jessica Keller

Photograph by Jessica Keller

A big thank you goes to my precious friend Natascha who made that shoot absolutely amazing.

Everyday is the start of something beautiful...

Hope

The last couple of days I spent in the Transkei with amazing people that are out there to help the poor and needy. We had the privilege to share some precious moments with little children in need. What beautiful creatures they are... I loved every second of this trip. It made me think of life.  A little girl in particular caught my attention. She was beautiful with big dark eyes, searching for love and attention, but filled with so much anger.

One of my goals as a photographer is always to capture a picture that is worth a thousands words. My aim is to produce direct, truthful and bold images that tell the stories for those who have no voice. As a documentary photographer I will have many people seeing through my eyes and expecting to see the truth.

The group I joined on that adventure are doing a really great job for pointing out the people living below the bottom line of poverty, for raising awareness about educational and child labour issues. I’m so grateful that I was able to share the experience with the team.

Photograph by Jessica Keller

Some roads aren't meant to be travelled alone.