STEPH CLARFIELD
“HOLD YOU”
My work explores human relationships, focusing on the LGBTQ+ community and family dynamics. Through my photography, I capture the complex narratives and emotional landscapes that define these connections, offering a reflective and celebratory perspective on identity, intimacy, and the multifaceted nature of human experience. Central to this project is an exploration of my personal evolution of love, shaped by childhood surroundings. By incorporating both new photographic work and old family photos, I create a layered narrative that fuses past and present, inviting viewers to experience the continuity of memory, identity, and personal growth. This blending of imagery, paired with graphic design techniques, emphasizes the passage of time and the ways my role in relationships has evolved. Through this work, I seek to explore how I navigate my own identity and relationships while celebrating the forces that have shaped my understanding and expression of love. I want this series to evoke a feeling of nostalgia for the viewer.
ABOUT
Based in Harlem, NYC, Steph Clarfield is a photographer and senior at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she is currently earning her BFA in Photography and Related Media and minoring in LGBTQ+ studies. Steph’s diverse portfolio focuses on capturing the nuances of human relationships through a blend of documentary and lifestyle photography. Her work is characterized by candid, natural moments that reflect her commitment to visual storytelling, offering an intimate look at the connections that shape identity and experience.
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