This is Me Now. What’s Next?

I asked Victoria, Maahika, Sam and Sola: “Right now, if you were to take a snapshot into your true self (the version of you that you see), what would that look like?”. These photos encapsulate each of their very different answers to this question, as well as the importance of introspection when answering the question of: WHAT IS NEXT?

Maahika is already very grounded in her incredibly colourful and confident self. She visualises her soul as an amalgamation of colours due to her love and appreciation for art, travelling, cultures and books, as well as her background and upbringing. Maahika values knowledge and strives to understand more about the people and wider world around her.

THIS IS ME NOW

WHATS NEXT?

Photographer (and concept by): Songju Kang

Models: Victoria Andrews, Maahika Singh, Sam Santos, Olusola Awosika

Victoria described herself as currently feeling like a blank page, with so many possibilities and aspirations academically and career-wise, as well as creatively through fashion, design and music. Though she also feels as though her confidence sometimes prevents her from achieving her full potential, she is continuously experimenting and embracing new challenges to become a more self-assured version of herself. Sam’s life revolves around academics, friends, cooking and health. He values both his relationship with his friends and his relationship with himself, utilising his alone time as a way to be in his most creative state of mind. Looking forward, Sam is excited to feel more comfortable in his own skin and hopes to be able to show different sides of himself.

Sola’s “self” can be broadly categorised into two. The first is Sola when she is alone and at home, and her peaceful, almost child-like, nostalgic self is deeply influenced by music, faith and her family. The second is her more driven, creative, innovative side which she loves to express physically through her style, which is just one of her many creative outlets.