I am a Maryland-based photographer who is a psychology professor by training, deacon in the Armenian Church, musician, lover of literature and nature, and—well, I trust you get the picture.
It was not until later in my development (say, early 30s) that I began to appreciate photography in any substantial way. I used to prefer experiencing moments to the fullest, without the mediator of a camera, but unexpectedly became addicted to the experience of composing, the subjective slowing of time just before a shot, and the flow of post-production as I was properly introduced to the art.
While I have experimented plenty with liturgical and feline photography, my passion these days is in raising awareness of socially pressing narratives that translates into prosocial action.
One recent crisis is that of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), which is one of a Christian, democratic, peaceful people was attacked by the Islamic, dictatorial, vengeful forces of Turkey and Azerbaijan. In short, regardless of the validity of historical grievances and other arguments, the Armenians indigenous to Artsakh were ethnically cleansed from the region in September 2023.
Please feel free to contact me for documentary and reportage assignments, collaborative and publishing inquiries, etc., at et[at]ezrasphoto.com.
