I’m excited that other people have a chance to observe
what I make as an artist. I use digital photography to
capture my feelings. I take pictures of many different
people in my life. Taking photos of others is a way for
me to show them how important they are to me. I like
to photograph loved ones having fun. I take most of
my pictures in Washington Heights because it is my
home neighborhood, and there is a lot of culture and
diversity there. The photographers who inspire me are
James Van Der Zee and LaToya Ruby Frazier because
they focus on Black culture and family.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Christopher Soriano is a junior at James Baldwin School in downtown Manhattan. He loves taking bright, emotional, rich, and thoughtful photographs. His photographs capture personal experiences; he especially likes to take photos of new experiences and new places he goes. Outside of photography, he makes drawings and paintings of religious icons. His favorite subject to draw and paint is religious art. Christopher enjoys putting effort into everything he does.
FROM CHRISTOPHER’S CAMERA ROLL
dChristopher Soriano, The wall of New York, 2026. Smartphone camera photograph. Courtesy the artist.