I reignited my passion for digital photography during the quarantine in 2020. I discovered emotional healing and a renewed confidence through self-portraiture with vulnerable messages. I typically begin with a personal concept, a thought or a feeling I want to convey or express. However, after creating during a pandemic, I’m an avid believer in using what you’ve got and making the most of it. So what I don’t achieve through capturing my image, I attempt to accomplish in post-production through digital double exposure, mirrored imaging, or dramatic editing. My final images are often compilations, diptych, triptych or grid edits, juxtaposing for a complimentary or even dissonant effect. (i.e., Opposites. Paradoxes. Dilemmas.) Inspired by nature, life’s triumphs and struggles, and, often, lyrics or literature that strike a chord in my moody and beautifully flawed soul. I am constantly moved and inspired by other artists, their originality, vision and passion. By documenting my healing journey through artistic expression and creative process, I genuinely hope that others will find the freedom to express themselves through visual art, especially in seasons when words fall short and emotions run deep.

About

Jen Krauss is a creator based in Los Angeles with a passion for digital photography and visual storytelling. On a personal healing journey, Jennifer finds solace and comfort in capturing and conveying emotions, even the messy ones. First given a camera as a child by her father, a USC Film School Alum, she always enjoyed taking photos but doubted her abilities so much that it hindered her from pursuing it professionally. Jennifer used the 2020 lockdown as an opportunity to revisit photography as a creative, therapeutic release. Today, she is a humble single mother, finding joy, beauty and meaning in the ordinary and the extraordinary bits of life.