Artist Statement
Aaron Vincent Elkaim is an Toronto based documentary photographer who found his way to the profession after pursuing an education in Film and Cultural Anthropology. A Aaron's work has been awarded on numerous occasions and has been published in Newspapers and Magazines internationally. Aaron is also a founding member of the Boreal Collective.
Process Statement
Aaron's work focuses on social and cultural issues. He believes that there are many perspectives to each story, and that photography should illuminate a story, not define it. Pictures cannot provide all the answers but they can offer reflection and contemplation and urge the viewer to ask more questions and seek more answers. This is where he believes the true power of photography lies.