Portrait Photography

As an artist, I've always held a special place for immigrants in my work. I deeply empathize with their sense of displacement and their resolute determination to uncover silver linings amidst hardship. I hold in high regard their sacrifices, their hope, and their solid faith in securing a better future for the generations that follow.

Portrait of 76-year-old Jose Peña, photographed at his workplace in the Salvation Army in Tampa, FL.

I was inspired by @angelikakollin’s post, which shines a light on immigrants—reminding us that all Americans descend from people who once crossed borders in search of something better. 

America’s superpower has always been the combination of immigration and entrepreneurial drive. The list of immigrants and their descendants who founded iconic American companies is long—and still being written.

Estonian documentary and fine art photographer



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