Tony Fouhse
Tony Fouhse is a Canadian photographer. In 1954 he was born in Ottawa,
Canada. His wide range of work consists of editorial and commercial
photography. Throughout his 30-year career, he has received many international
awards. Recently, he has gained attention for his portrait of individuals
struggling with addiction. He says his key methodology is immersing himself in
the human experience of his subjects. His work is fascinating; it is a
depiction of the reality and humanity of his subject's struggles.
Live Through This shows the recovery
process of Stephanie, a young women in Ottawa. Unlike most photographic portrayals
of addiction, this goes deeper to explore the relationship with the
photographer and subject. Live Through
This is a collaborative effort between Tony Fouhse and Stephanie, a
struggling heroin addict. It shows a raw look into her struggle for sobriety. What
started off as another photo shoot of an addict turned into a symbiotic
relationship- Stephanie receiving care, while Fouhse captures her experiences
through his photography. Stephanie lived with Fouhse and his wife while getting
clean where she received support overcoming her addiction.
Here Fouhse excels at capturing the raw essence of his subject. He
provides interest by showing a jarring topic yet portrays this topic by
showing the humanity. His work provides the viewer with an insight to
understanding of the personal experience of the subject.
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| Fouhse and Stephanie |
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