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Photography is at the heart of my artistic practice.

Working primarily with analog film, I use the camera to explore themes of identity, femininity, intimacy, and self-perception.

My photographs are shaped as much by atmosphere as by the people and places they depict. I am drawn to quiet gestures, cinematic light, vintage aesthetics, and the beauty of imperfection that film naturally preserves. Rather than documenting reality, I seek to create images that feel timeless - existing somewhere between memory, fiction, and personal mythology.

Many of my works are self-portraits, allowing me to transform personal experiences into visual narratives that resonate beyond autobiography. Others focus on fashion, portraiture, and still life, always guided by the same fascination with emotion, symbolism, and storytelling.

Each photograph reflects my ongoing dialogue with film as both a medium and a material - embracing its texture, unpredictability, and ability to preserve moments with honesty and depth.

DARIA NELSON

2026

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