La'Quan Saxton Photography — Things I See

La'Quan Saxton is a multidisciplinary artist from Chicago working across photography, film, graphic design and DJing. Things I See captures overlooked everyday moments, from a child's face to a warm embrace. It was entered in Playbook's 2025 Photo Competition, “Hidden in Plain Sight.”

La'Quan Saxton Photography — Things I See
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Artist statement

Hidden in Plain Sight is about capturing the stories of those often overlooked and underrepresented. Whether it's the look on a child’s face, a parent raising their child, a warm embrace, the foundation of a building, or the pursuit of new opportunities—there are everyday moments we pass by without noticing, lost in the hustle and bustle of life. Through my lens, I invite you to pause, breathe, and see the beauty and depth in what’s been there all along. This is life, seen through my eyes.

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