Essence: Letter from the team

Photography. Is it a tool, is it patience, is it curiosity or is it truth?

There are photographers who use their art as a means to understand the world. Their practice wasn't just about capturing moments, but about capturing meaning. Moreover, it was about being a good human first and a good photographer, second.

This issue celebrates BC photographers' commitment to photojournalism and the timeless art they created, the values they upheld and the truth they captured, reminding us that true photography isn't just about seeing, but about feeling the moment.

We dedicate this issue to all the storytellers who see the world not just through a lens but, most importantly, through a heart.

— Saumya Kamra, Emilija V. Harrison, Sidney Shaw, Guntas Kaur & Ruoxuan Wang

Photo Editor, Illustration Editor, Senior Staff Reporter, Staff Reporter and Contributor

This is part of The Ubyssey's 2024 photo issue, Essence.