The next time you’re out of the house and among people, take a look around you. How many people do you see with their face glued to their phones and how many people do you see interacting with their surroundings? In a world where people are obsessed with their phones one of the biggest epidemics affecting people is loneliness.  Feelings of loneliness can exist within a person for a number of reasons, however I think it is our obsession with our phones that has one of the biggest impacts on us.  It’s not hard to believe that in a survey conducted in 2016 of more than 2,000 American adults the Harris Poll found that “72% report having felt a sense of loneliness, with nearly a third (31%) experiencing loneliness at least once a week”. While these numbers are disturbing, what’s even more upsetting is all the opportunities people miss out on when they’re too busy with their phones.

 

What started as a way of simply challenging myself to live more authentically has turned into a passion to encourage others to be more involved with the world around them. Through My 2 Eyez is my way of showing others what I’ve seen when I wasn’t focused on my phone. So whether you’re looking to experience a different purpose for photography or you’re just curious to see what I’ve been up to, explore my site and perhaps Through My 2 Eyez will inspire you to “put down your phone, look up, and travel”.