©Marq Sutherland

”Heart in the Snow”   Paris, France

2010

Statement


My passion for photography is rooted in the connections I make with people and place. Through connection I feel we are shown a clearer picture of who we are and why we exist. My background has led me to find beauty in places where many people would perhaps not initially see it. I agree with the great Indian poet Tagore, who said, "When we feel beauty we know it as truth." While I strive for formal rigor in my photographs, what I am most concerned with is their emotional impact and resonance. When photographing difficult circumstances it is important to me to show both the challenges people face, as well as the compassion of those offering support. In this way, I am able to offer my own support, better understand and tell the stories I feel need to be told.

  1. -Marq Sutherland