In this deeply personal talk, photographer Ryan Pfluger shares how difficult times prompted him to take a series of road trips during which he discovered the power of photography to foster connection. Describing the tradition's unique place in our image-saturated culture, he explains how portrait photography -- even if its just self-portraiture or involves only the people in your immediate vicinity -- can help fight loneliness and bolster self-worth. 

Ryan Pfluger: The therapeutic value of photography

The therapeutic value of photography

Using photography as a bridge, Ryan Pfluger finds solace and connection, transforming personal trials into a shared visual narrative.

The act of photographing strangers reveals a mutual vulnerability, challenging the notion of loneliness and fostering genuine bonds.

Pfluger's journey underscores photography's power as a therapeutic tool, enabling both the subject and artist to feel seen and heard.