In the early years of my career as a professional photographer, I was driven by an intellectual curiosity that was grounded in my academic background. I had obtained a degree in the humanities, not simply as a means to an end, but with the firm belief that the study of history, philosophy, and culture would ultimately illuminate the complexities of the human condition. It was during this period of exploration and self-discovery that I began to realize how my newfound understanding could be translated into the visual language of photography. My goal was never just to take pictures, but to use the camera as a tool for unraveling deeper truths about life, identity, and the human experience. Each photograph I took became an attempt to capture the intangible—emotions, moments, and narratives that might otherwise remain unseen or misunderstood. In those formative years, my work was as much about exploration as it was about expression, and my images reflected a quest to connect with the essence of what it means to be human.