Hem Borromeo is a photographer I’ve worked with probably dozens of times at this point. It’s a unique collaboration, one where I get to move and play and have some say as the subject. When Hem reached out to me about a shoot, though, it had been months and months since I’d been the subject of the camera, and of course I’m still feeling like I can’t move freely, with any authenticity, or improvise at all. The shoot didn’t feel great, if I’m honest. My body felt ache-y and rusty and my mind felt like these ideas were foreign. However, it felt like a good step in the right direction, and I was happy to make that step with another artist whom I trust.