“A Journey with Grief: Exploring Loss Through Photography and Poetry”

Step into a world where art becomes a vessel for healing and understanding.
Photographer Liz Jakimow invites you on a poignant journey through her personal experience of grief. Captured in the three months following her own loss, her evocative photographs sought to portray her emotional journey through the images that spoke to her during that time.

Nature’s Shadows and Cycles: A Visual Exploration of Grief

Shadows of Loss: In the quiet corners of forests, where sunlight barely penetrates, Liz’s lens captures the shadows that mirror the depths of grief. These darkened spaces remind us that even in our sorrow, there is beauty and solace to be found.

Life and Death: Amidst the fallen leaves and decaying branches, Liz’s camera immortalises the cycles of life and death. The fragile petals of a wilting flower, the gnarled bark of an ancient tree – they all tell stories of impermanence and resilience.

Light and Hope: But look closely, and you’ll find rays of light breaking through the canopy. These glimpses of hope remind us that grief is not a stagnant void; it evolves, transforms, and eventually allows new growth to emerge.

Accompanying Poetry: Liz’s photographs are interwoven with her heartfelt poetry. Each verse echoes the emotions she felt during those raw months – sorrow, longing, acceptance, and even moments of grace.

Let Liz’s photographs and poetry guide you through the labyrinth of emotions associated with grief, reminding us that even in darkness, there is beauty waiting to be discovered.

"I got your beautiful book through the mail this week. It is exquisite and made my heart ache-thank you so much for being brave enough to share your sorrow. It is a gift beyond words." - Joy

‘A journey with grief: exploring loss through photography and poetry’ is available from Blurb as a pdf or softcover book.