The Accidental Shepherd
This series of photographs, taken over two years (2016-2018) while living as a shepherd in Huntington, Massachusetts, reflects my experience of solitude following a catastrophic loss of family. With my support system gone, photography became my purpose, allowing me to document the unique world around me, entrusted to my care. The images convey the cycle of life and death. I focused on capturing the sheep in interesting compositions. Some moments were joyful, while others were deeply unsettling, such as witnessing the struggle of newborn lambs, particularly during a troubling year when half of them did not survive.
