I’ve been drawn to photography since childhood, growing up in Bangkok with a camera never far from reach. My mother shared her love of photography with us at an early age and it quickly became part of how I saw the world. During high school, I found inspiration from the weekly lectures hosted by the Annenberg Photo Space in LA, and in college, I studied documentary photography with Chris Killip.

For years, I carried around my grandfather’s Rolleicord, believing it was too old to use—until one quiet fall afternoon, when I loaded my first roll of 120mm film. I waited in anticipation for the photos to come back and to my surprise, it worked perfectly. That moment rekindled something, and I’ve been shooting film ever since.

Today I work with both film and digital, always searching for images that feel honest and human. Photography gives me a way to connect with people, places, and the beauty in the everyday.

I’m based in Brooklyn, New York. Look forward to meeting you!

Contact: xeniaviragh@gmail.com