Hands project

World Of Hands:

In every gesture, a story unfolds. Hands are uniquely human—symbols of labor, connection, and expression. My photography explores hands in the raw, candid style of street photography, capturing their presence in everyday life. Each pair tells a story of individuality: the wrinkles of age, the scars of experience, the grace of movement.

I chose hands because they transcend words, communicating across cultures and moments in time. They shape our world, cradle our loved ones, and create beauty in ways we often overlook. By focusing on hands, I aim to highlight their quiet power and the distinctiveness each holds, reflecting a universal language of humanity and connection.

A person in dark clothing lying on the ground holding a white cup, with blurred pedestrians in the background.
A child playing with fire during nighttime, with adults in the background.
Close-up of a person's hand clenched into a fist, wearing a ring, with a dark suit jacket visible.
Two children holding hands, one wearing a shiny jacket and the other a patterned jacket, in a black and white photo.
Close-up of elderly person's worn hand gripping a plastic bag, black and white
Close-up of a person's hands with rings, crossed over their chest, in black and white.
Close-up black and white photo of an elderly person's twisted, wrinkled hand resting on a paper bag with printed text, wearing a denim jacket.
Close-up of two hands clasped together, resting on someone's lap, with the person wearing a jacket with quilted sleeves.
Black and white photo of a person wearing a dark puffer jacket and a scarf, clutching their chest with one hand, with blurred outdoor background.
A person wearing headphones and a jacket is engraving a name on a gravestone with a small chisel and hammer. The gravestone has the names 'Peter Leteurtre' and 'Lettie Leteurtre' along with their birth and death years.
Close-up of a person's hands holding a small paper note, with other people visible in the background, all wrapped in jackets, in black and white.
Close-up of a person's hand with black painted nails holding a rolling paper and preparing to roll a cigarette with loose tobacco in black and white.
Person wearing a jacket and jeans, holding a cigarette in their right hand, walking outdoors on a sidewalk with fallen leaves.
Close-up of a person's hand resting on their hip, wearing a shiny black puffer jacket, with a blurred person carrying a backpack in the background.
A person with a jacket is opening a door with a handle, likely on a bus or train, in black and white.
A person wearing jeans and a black jacket is holding a bag by its handle in a dark setting.
Close-up of a baby in a stroller, with their hand resting on the stroller's handle, holding a small stuffed toy sock.
Two people, one on the left and one on the right, are working together on a project involving a box of items. Sparks are flying, indicating some activity involving fire or sparks, possibly welding or another process. The scene is in black and white,
Close-up of a person's hand holding a black umbrella with a curved handle, with other people's legs visible in the background.
Two people holding hands, one person’s hand on top of the other’s, in black and white.
A person holding a wallet or clutch in their hand. The image is in black and white and appears to be in a public space with metal railings in the background.
Close-up of a person's hands with fingers interlocked, wearing a black varsity jacket with striped cuffs and a large letter patch.
A person sitting on a skateboard on a textured surface, holding the skateboard's tail.
Close-up of a person playing an acoustic guitar, with focus on hand on fretboard and guitar headstock in black and white.
A young child on the ground, on their hands and knees, holding a scooter, wearing a dark jacket and shoes, next to a paved sidewalk.
Scenic view of a large lake surrounded by green hills and mountains with cloudy sky.
A landscape view of snow-capped mountains in the background and a few modern, flat-roofed buildings in the foreground on rolling green hills.
Modern house with large glass window, surrounded by green bushes, and mountainous landscape in the background.
Modern house with wooden exterior situated on a hillside with mountain views, stone steps leading up to the entrance, and landscaped yard with grasses and stone features.
Scenic landscape of a large lake surrounded by green hills and mountains under a cloudy sky.
Modern houses on a hillside with snow-capped mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
A modern building with wooden and metal exterior, large glass window, situated in a mountainous landscape with dry grass and shrubs.
Modern house with wooden exterior in mountainous landscape at sunset, stone pathway and steps leading to the entrance, surrounding grass and natural elements.