Amidst the upheaval of the pandemic, a new project took shape for me – one that aimed to capture the vibrant tapestry of humanity navigating the Santa Cruz boardwalk and beach. I began this project in the Summer of 2021 – as the local COVID pandemic restrictions began to ease, and people anxiously started to reclaim some sense of normalcy. At first, I saw small, masked familial groups, guarded while seeking outdoor amusements – and as the months have passed, larger, carefree gatherings emerged.
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