Alex Gracia‘s shots communicate emotions clearly, even in their complexity. They portray social issues and melancholy. Not only a photographer but also a musician, Gracia manages to make these disciplines his own by expressing himself best through photography. Empathy is one of the fundamental components in Gracia’s work and serves as his means of communicating with the viewer. The emotionality of his shots conveys human feelings such as loneliness, managing to communicate their power as well as their beauty.

Despite his young age, the scenarios created by Alex Gracia convey something strong. They bring together evocative locations with feelings of profound sadness, as seen in his latest project, we get married in our heads.

Typically, in Gracia’s shots, subjects are captured alone or in pairs, and every element of his photography – from light to shadows to the setting – is designed to communicate a specific emotion. two people and sleep tight are the perfect examples of the communicative power of Gracia’s shots.

To discover Alex Gracia’s other projects, visit his Instagram profile.

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