Leica Store DC is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition opening of Cheriss May's Soul Connection.
Photographer Cheriss May discovered that visual storytelling is her passion, and found her purpose. She documents history and democracy as a photographer based in Washington, DC. Cheriss’s work centers on the intersectionality of race, culture, and politics — from the White House to Capitol Hill, and in communities in the Washington metropolitan area. Through her recent work documenting the ceremonial vote count at the U.S. Capitol,Cheriss was inside during the insurrection.
Although traumatic, Cheriss continued to work while barricaded in Congressman Jim Clyburn’s office with his staff. She finds strength through telling the powerful stories of people who are passionate in what they do, resilient in spite of challenges. Cheriss is an advocate for inclusive storytellers and storytelling, lecturing and leading photography organizations that work towards gender, racial and social parity in the industry.
We look forward to seeing you all at the event!
Cheriss will also be holding a Leica Akademie Master Workshop:
- Soul Connection - Portrait Photography with Cheriss May - Washington DC – June 25th & 26th, 2022
- To learn more: Soul Connection Workshop
To learn more about Cheriss and her images: