Narrative Projects
Not Every Story Was Captured. Some Must Be Created.
Narrative projects move beyond preservation alone—bringing together photographs, words, history, and interpretation to create something new. The result may take the form of a book, a visual essay, a film, or another story-driven work shaped by memory and meaning.
Beyond Preservation
Restoration preserves and clarifies what exists. Narrative work builds from it.
These projects move beyond the single image—bringing together photographs, words, memory, and interpretation to create something new. They are not only records of the past, but explorations of meaning, connection, and story.
The form follows the story. It may become a book, a visual essay, a film, or something more interpretive—each shaped by what the story requires.
What this means in practice
Some projects focus on documentation—organizing images, preserving history, and giving structure to what already exists. Others move into interpretation—connecting moments, adding voice, and creating something that was never fully captured.
Most fall somewhere in between.
Not every story was documented. Some must be shaped.
Ways to Shape a Story
Each project takes its own form—guided by story, intention, and meaning.
Documentation
Grounded in preservation and clarity, these projects organize and present images, histories, and lineage in a structured and meaningful way.
- curated photobooks
- family archives
- image sequencing and organization
- historical context and timeline development
Most projects move across these approaches—shaped by the story itself.
Narrative
These projects move beyond organization into storytelling—bringing together images, words, and sequence to shape a cohesive and personal story.
- visual essays
- image + text storytelling
- reflective or thematic projects
- curated narrative sequences
Most projects move across these approaches—shaped by the story itself.
Interpretation
Here, the work becomes more expansive—connecting moments across time, introducing creative elements, and shaping meaning through artistic and narrative exploration.
- short films or video narratives
- composite or cross-generational imagery
- conceptual storytelling
- mixed media and artistic interpretation
Most projects move across these approaches—shaped by the story itself.
The Process
The Process
Each project begins with what you have—and grows into what it can become..
Discovery
We begin with a conversation—exploring the images, stories, and ideas you want to bring forward. This is less about having answers, and more about understanding what’s possible.
Shaping
From there, we begin to shape direction—how the story might unfold, what elements it may include, and what form it could take.
Creation
Images, text, and other elements are developed and brought together. The project evolves through iteration, with space for new ideas to emerge along the way.
Refinement
The final work is carefully refined—bringing clarity, cohesion, and intention to the story before delivery in its chosen form.
You don’t need to have a clear vision to begin—only a starting point.
Selected Works
Works that explore memory, culture, and narrative—through image, motion, and record.
Family Archive Reconstruction
Photographs, census records, and personal letters come together to form a layered record of family history. What began as fragments becomes a connected narrative shaped by presence, record, and voice.
A 90s Tribute
A commissioned birthday piece celebrating the culture and energy of the 1990s. Figures, style, and movement come together in a single frame—creating a shared moment shaped by memory and identity.
Superfine, Reimagined
Photographs from The Met’s Superfine exhibit are brought into motion through animation. The work extends the experience beyond the gallery, shifting from observation to interpretation.
Decades
A seven-part documentary series examining the social, political, cultural, and technological forces shaping each decade from the 1960s to today. Each chapter connects trends across domains to reveal how change unfolds over time.
Malta Celebration
A birthday gathering in Malta captured through photographs, guest reflections, and memorabilia. The work holds not just the event, but the shared experience and meaning created within it.
Across each project, the work remains the same: to bring forward what exists—and shape how it is seen, remembered, and understood.
Project Scope & Investment
Each narrative project is shaped by its scope—what materials are involved, how the story develops, and the form it ultimately takes.
Projects typically begin at $750–$1,500, with more developed work ranging higher depending on complexity and creative direction.
We’ll define the scope together before any work begins.
Smaller starting points are always possible—especially when beginning with a single image or idea.
Start a Narrative Project
Not every story begins fully formed.
If you have images, fragments, or even just a sense of something you want to explore, that’s enough to begin. We’ll shape the direction together—guided by what the story holds and what it can become.
You don’t need a complete vision—only a starting point.
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