Laurel Alanis, Photographer

With over 15 years of experience in the arts and a profound journey of spiritual exploration, my approach to photography goes beyond simply capturing a moment in time. I believe that true artistic expression seeks not only to represent the surface but to unveil the essence of what is being expressed—the deep, archetypal energy that lies beneath both human nature and the world around us.

This essence, which transcends the earthly or human experience, is what I aim to capture in my work. It is the fleeting beauty that, whether by chance or design, emerges in moments of freedom—where the superficial fades away, and true, authentic presence takes over. My photography is not concerned with material or aesthetic beauty alone; it is about finding and expressing the raw, unspoken truth that exists just beyond the veil of everyday life.

In each image, I seek to reflect that moment of freedom—where tension, thought, and societal programming dissolve, leaving only the pure, subtle essence of what is truly alive.