Bay of Herons
ABOUT
The power of nature and inevitability of changing seasons set the tone for this visual essay exploring the complex emotions of a Mi’kmaq man witnessing the destruction of his homelands.
Jared Lank is an Indigenous photographer and filmmaker from Portland, Maine. Jared’s work is focused on his experience as an Indigenous person growing up in Maine, making environmental portraits, photographing landscapes, and promoting Indigenous issues. Jared has been immersed in his community both locally and nationally, amassing a following of over 32,000 followers on social media. From sharing his personal stories to uplifting those of his fellow community members, Jared’s work has grown from being featured by Instagram to working for global brands. He currently runs a freelance production studio with his wife, and together they are hired by clients to develop creative campaigns and to fulfill the entire production process. Jared recently accepted a position as a storytelling fellow for Upstander Project, focusing on documenting the stories of Indigenous people in the Dawnland.