Fiona Cuypers-Stanienda


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    The Grant Family

    Initially planned in 2019 and delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this photo series turned into a 15-day, 3200-kilometer journey. It aimed to capture the essence of my American family through the lens of my Hasselblad, comprising 30 images, each featuring a family member in their home.

    The Grant family, who embraced my West Berliner mom at 18, has consistently provided unwavering love and acceptance throughout my life. This project reflects my exploration of stigmas, love, and family.

    The series seeks to balance intimacy and distance, allowing viewers to form their interpretations while highlighting my deep connection with each family member across generations.

    Peter Grant
    Madera, California US
    2023
    John Grant
    Carlsbad, California US
    2023
    Robert Grant
    Madera, California US
    2023
    Miles Grant
    Carlsbad, California US
    2023
    Sharon Brahms
    Carlsbad, California US
    2023
    Katherine Grant
    San Francisco, California US
    2023
    Jackson Grant
    San Jose, California US
    2023
    Derek Grant
    Madera, California US
    2023
    Ashley Grant
    Madera, California US
    2023
    Maddy Grant
    Madera, California US
    2023
    Jenna Grant
    Madera, California US
    2023
    Kendal Grant
    Madera, California US
    2023





    Fiona Cuypers-Stanienda is a Swiss-German-American photographer whose work blends architecture and social documentary. Specialising in analogue photography, she explores the profound connections between people and the spaces they inhabit. Her projects focus on how architecture shapes identity and experience, capturing the quiet yet powerful interactions between humans and their environments. Through her practice, Fiona creates a dialogue between photography and architecture, inviting a deeper reflection on space, memory, and the built world.