Artist Statement

Audrey Swartzentruber

Photography is more than a passion—it's how I share my heart. Through my lens, I strive to capture the beauty of nature and the deep emotions it reflects—both the joy and the sorrow. I believe a single image can speak volumes about the struggles we face in life, and how we grow through them.

Each photo I take is a reflection of my own journey—my battles, my healing, and the moments where I’ve drawn closer to the Lord. I hope as you view these images, you not only see pain and growth, but feel invited into my story. It’s a story of brokenness, healing, and peace found in God.

Life is often messy, complicated, and painful. But my prayer is that these photos reveal the beauty that can emerge through perseverance.

Psalm 139:14 (NIV):
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Psalm 42:3-4 (NIV):
“My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, ‘Where is your God?’ These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive throng.”

Just as the seasons change, so does my photography—reflecting both trials and transformation. My hope is that these images speak to you as deeply as they speak to me, and that the Scripture woven through them reminds you: God's love carries us through every challenge. In the end, what remains is something stronger, something beautiful.