By: lwebphoto
self portraiture,

On the Other Side : A 2025 Self Portrait Series

On the Other Side is an annual self-portrait photography project that I return to each year. It’s a way of recording my life as it unfolds without performance. I’ve been working on this personal photography project for nine years, allowing it to evolve alongside me.

Each year, I set a simple goal: to create one self-portrait a month. Some months pass without a single image. Other months offer three or four.

These self-portraits are created quietly, over the course of the year. They reflect the in-between seasons of motherhood, grief, and becoming. They document what it looks like to live on the other side of what once was.

A smiling woman with long hair lying on a textured surface, captured in black and white.
Portrait of a smiling woman with tattoos, seated in front of a gallery wall of framed photos. She wears a black top and blue jeans, with her hair styled in loose waves.
A black and white photo of a woman sitting at a piano with two children, smiling and enjoying a moment together. The background features plants and family photos.
A young girl in a white dress joyfully spins and dances in a colorful bedroom, while a parent holds a child nearby in a darker room.
Recreated each year as part of On the Other Side—a reminder of how quickly life changes, and how much stays the same.
A woman with a playful smile, sitting in a cozy, plant-filled room, wearing a patterned shirt and blue jeans.
A smiling woman with long, wavy hair and tattoos on her arms, standing outdoors with a sunset backdrop.
A woman with long hair and tattoos stands on a rooftop, gazing into the distance during sunset. She is wearing a black top and a patterned skirt.
A young woman stands on a rooftop parking lot with a city skyline in the background at sunset.
Black and white portrait of a smiling woman with long, wavy hair, resting her hand on her forehead, revealing a tattoo on her arm.
A hand holding a match in front of a soft, lighted background, casting a shadow of a face.
Birthday self-portrait from On the Other Side, an annual self-portrait photography project documenting life and identity over time
A smiling woman with a butterfly resting on her forehead, showcasing a moment of joy and connection with nature.