Almost Familiar is a collection of photographs taken in my hometown of Odesa - a city I left many years ago, and one I only ever knew how to photograph in hindsight.

My journey as a documentary and street photographer truly began after I moved to the UK. Because my visual style evolved in exile, I had never actually explored Odesa through a lens. Returning for sporadic visits before the war became a dual exercise in rediscovery and self-discovery. Walking the familiar streets, the bustling seaside, the vibrant markets, and the leafy squares, I found myself looking at my past through a completely new perspective. The city was deeply ingrained in me, yet the camera allowed me to uncover layers and nuances I had been blind to when I lived there.

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