Twins by a Twin is a photographic exploration of Identical Twins by means of polaroid images. Being born a twin is not something you choose it is something that you are born into, like family or gender. Growing up with an identical twin has provided me with many opportunities including always having a best friend, an extra wardrobe, or a personal mirror if one is unavailable. However, with these blessings also come various difficulties including always being treated as one person, when in fact we are two separate pieces that make up a whole. When we went to apply for our first jobs we ended up getting the same one. Our boss hired both of us but treated us as one employee: we were each only given 2 shifts a week when everyone else was given 4, and if one of us was unable to make a shift the other was expected to cover. This resulted in the termination of my sister’s employment, shortly after which, I quit. The difficulties I have experienced like the one just mentioned seemed like the perfect inspiration for this project.

The objective quality of a photograph – being able to produce images that are objective – really fascinates me – and that is why I chose to embark on a photographic project. Expanding my vision beyond the artificial differences between myself and my twin has given me an opportunity to understand, compare, and contrast our individual experiences, personalities, and lifestyles, despite having identical DNA. This project attempts to understand the dynamics and nuance elements of the relationship between myself and my sister through images that help uncover our unique identities.