Christmas, as Seen by 9 Photographers

Christmas and the weeks main as much as it are a sentimental time for many people, evoking cosy reminiscences of platonic and familial giving and receiving, gluttonous lunches on the dinner desk, and passing out on the couch. Its smells and decorations are so distinguishable it’s nearly an offence to get pleasure from them at some other time of 12 months. Right here, as Christmas attracts nearer, AnOther requested 9 photographers to submit {a photograph} that evokes the sensation of this season’s festivities, together with a brief quote about their work.

“I grew up in Sweden the place winters are lengthy, darkish and freezing. Issues that enable you to get by way of and luxuriate in them: Cosy lights or candles, heat blankets and snuggling with family members. Slowing down and hibernating. It is a photograph of me and my boyfriend on the time from many winters in the past.”

“Holly, my mannequin for this {photograph}, is into kink, together with BDSM and needle play, in order that was the inspiration behind this specific festive shoot.”

“This self-portrait was shot in July 2020 in my bed room, in between appears for a challenge meditating on the demise of a fictional celeb. Pared down from the meant full masked look, I’m carrying a slip costume with a ‘job lot’ of tinsel from eBay connected to the underside and purple fetish pumps and stockings.”

“For Frank, day-after-day is Christmas.”

“Early morning pastry run in lengthy bubbly socks, sizzling water bottles and tea crammed with spices. Decelerate, take time, hibernate a bit.”

“Aheem, Clara and I wandered the Heath on a chilly Tuesday morning. The solar kissed the water like magic and a second later two stunning swans appeared. A fleeting second, however one that’s captured endlessly.”

“I captured my pals saying bye after we spent some beautiful time collectively. That’s my favorite factor concerning the festive season – Christmas get-togethers. Nobody can ever say no to those, so that you lastly get to satisfy even these pals who you weren’t in a position to see within the final couple of months.”

“Regardless of this photograph not being meant this manner, it speaks to the nice glistening spectacle of Christmas – its superb viciousness wrapped up with a shiny purple foil bow!”

“2022, one other 12 months has flown by … A 12 months of starting to grasp love, demise and the unusual world we stay in. A 12 months of considering, wanting and listening. Issues change, life strikes rapidly.”