top of page
Vintage Camera Display

Capture My View: 
A glimpse into my photography

     My fascination with photography began in childhood, flipping through magazines and studying the images that caught my attention. My father would often buy me disposable cameras, and I looked forward to getting the film developed at the grocery store, eager to see the moments I had captured. What started as a hobby eventually grew into something more. During my teens, I landed my first professional photography job at a children’s portrait studio. Over time, I became the unofficial family photographer and volunteered to document community events.

​

     In 2020, I created an Instagram account to share my work with a wider audience, never imagining where it would lead. That simple step opened doors to collaborations with global media companies, businesses, and nonprofits, allowing me to grow as a photographer and expand my work into photojournalism. Since then, my photography has been exhibited in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City, giving me opportunities to document stories, connect with communities, and share perspectives through my lens.

TellTheFaceThouViewest_ErikaWhitneyYoung.jpg
OfWhat'sLeft_ErikaWhitneyYoung.jpg
TrailOfTrials_ErikaWhitneyYoung.jpg
Lilies_ErikaWhitneyYoung.jpg
AtlanticAve_ErikaWhitneyYoung.jpg
bottom of page