This photographic series explores the dual identity of student-athletes by presenting them in a split composition—half in their athletic uniforms, half in everyday attire. By placing these two versions of the same person side by side, I wanted to highlight the difference between their athletic, performance-driven side and the overlooked day to day life off the field or court.

    The inspiration for this project came from Monty Milburn piece of Russel Wilson, which goes into the personal identity and personas we take. His work made me think about how uniforms shape perception and how athletes go about individual expression and team identity. Using all this inspiration, I aimed to capture both the discipline of athletic life and the individuality behind it.

    Throughout my series I used clean backgrounds, for the most part, and straightforward compositions to emphasize the subjects themselves. Rather than having the athletes blend into their surroundings, I wanted the contrast to be direct and telling, allowing the audience to understand that identity isn’t a set thing, but that it shifts depending on context and role. Each image reflects a personal story: a balance between commitment to sport and a life beyond competition.

    Within my work, I combined technical skills I’ve developed in photography with a conceptual approach regarding identity. It is a study not just of athletes, but of people constantly transitioning between the personal and the professional identity.