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Precision, process, and clean energy innovation—photographing Lilac Solutions for The Wall Street Journal highlighted the people and technology driving a sustainable future.
This Wall Street Journal assignment brought me to Lilac Solutions’ facility to photograph their CEO and document their innovative work in lithium extraction—a process essential to powering a clean energy future.
The space was industrial and full of instrumentation—pipes, tanks, and machinery. At first glance, it wasn’t the easiest environment to make visually engaging, but that’s what I love about science assignments. They push me to look deeper and find beauty in the overlooked details.
I leaned into a clinical, forensic style for this shoot, reflecting the precision of their work while infusing the images with curiosity and energy. My goal was to capture not just the machinery, but the people and processes behind this critical innovation. At its heart, this story was about the intersection of technology, sustainability, and the challenges of building a better future—an intersection I’m always inspired to explore through photography.
This Wall Street Journal assignment took me to Lilac Solutions’ facility to photograph their CEO and document their innovative approach to lithium extraction—a process critical to powering the clean energy future.
The space itself was full of instrumentation, pipes, and industrial warehouse elements—not the easiest subject to make visually exciting. I leaned into a clinical, forensic style to reflect the precision of their work while bringing a sense of curiosity and visual energy to the scene. Science assignments like this are some of my favorites because they challenge me to find beauty in the details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
At its core, this story explored the intersection of technology, sustainability, and the challenges of sourcing materials for electric vehicle batteries. My goal was to create images that felt intentional and dynamic—highlighting both the people and the process behind this crucial innovation.
