The Creation

Every project begins with an idea. The Creation follows the development of Rooted in Culture, highlighting the research, planning, photography, and creative process behind documenting the stories of the Indo-Caribbean community through visual storytelling.

Rooted in Culture : Stories. Identity. Community.

An Instagram documentary series exploring Indo-Caribbean identity, tradition, and community through photography and storytelling. Photography · Cultural Storytelling · Social Media · 2026 Rooted in Culture is an Instagram based photography page documenting the experiences, traditions, and identities of the Indo-Caribbean community in Queens, New York. Through portraits and video, the page will highlight the.culture…

Food & Identity : A Taste of Home

One thing about me, is that whenever I go somewhere 9 times out of 10, I can tell when someone is cooking curry. You see, there are certain foods, you can tell what they are without even seeing it. Recently, I went on a work trip to Philly and let’s just say I definitely searched…

Heritage & Expression : Keeping Tradition Alive

Culture isn’t always something you can explain with words. Sometimes you can hear it. You can see it in the way someone dresses, the instruments they play, or the traditions younger generations learn from the people around them. This week, I focused on heritage and expression and how Indo-Caribbean culture can be communicated through music,…