I Am Not My Father is a photo series that explores masculinity. It reflects on how these expectations often silence vulnerability and discourage emotional openness, shaping generations of men who have been taught to hide what they feel.
This work comes from my own perspective and from conversations with men who are part of my life. Through these exchanges, the project evolved into a dialogue rather than a solitary reflection. These men volunteered to be photographed, and during the process, the act of making the images created a space of trust where stories were shared openly.
The series naturally divided itself into two parts: one planned and one born from spontaneous encounters. Together they reveal the layers of an ongoing conversation about identity, tenderness, and the courage to break inherited patterns.
The title does not come from a place of anger or rejection, but from love and understanding. It speaks of a desire to look backward with compassion, to acknowledge what was passed down, and to choose what to carry forward. It is about honoring the past while refusing to repeat what no longer serves us, keeping what is valuable and letting go of what prevents us from becoming whole.
I Am Not My Father invites reflection on what it means to unlearn, to restart, and to love beyond the boundaries of expectation.
