At the beginning of his practice, London-based photographer Sudheha Amerasinghe found that he could focus on his interest in the interactions between people and places by exploring environmental portraiture. “I began photography from a more distant, observational point of view, standing back and watching moments unfold,” he recalls. “Over time, my focus shifted towards portraits of individuals, [but reflecting] on my earlier work, I have realized that exploring the relationship between people and their environments has led me to more authentic and engaging images.” Amerasinghe, whose father is an artist and ice sculptor, spent his childhood surrounded with a creative environment, supported to take hands-on approaches to visual media. He attended Kingston University and found himself equally magnetized to digital and traditional film techniques, and he concurrently assisted many artists, including photographer Max Miechowski, whose mentorship “encouraged me to reflect, simplify and stay authentic,” as Amerasinghe says. This philosophy, combined with finding influences from all kinds of media, have instilled in him a love of discovering and developing new skills. “Through my work, I aim to remind others that inspiration and adventure exist within each of us and that these internal forces shape our experience of everyday life,” Amerasinghe explains.