I believe in building bridges between people by using the medium of photography. Through photography people can connect with other cultures, seeing differences as well as similarities. This connection serves to build a sense of community.

Instead of showing the "otherness" of people, which often leaves them feeling used and degraded, I want to show what we have in common. It is in small ways like this that we break down the barriers that separate us.



                                       Tara C. Patty, Photographer