What if the most powerful photographs aren't about what we see, but what we feel?

On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Monique Campbell, a photographer whose work is shaped by empathy, resilience, and an extraordinary ability to see beauty in places where others might only see struggle.

Monique's perspective was forged through a lifetime of experiences. Influenced by her mother's survival of World War II in Belgium, a difficult childhood, and years spent working as a photojournalist documenting emergencies, tragedy, and the realities of everyday life, she developed a unique sensitivity to the human condition.

Through her photography, Monique seeks something deeper than surface-level beauty. She looks for what she describes as the light through the cracks, the moments of hope, strength, and humanity that emerge even in the most challenging circumstances.

Her work serves as a reminder that resilience and vulnerability often exist side by side, and that some of the most meaningful stories are found in the spaces between hardship and healing.

In this conversation, we explore photography, empathy, storytelling, resilience, and the responsibility of truly seeing the people we photograph.

In This Episode:

• Monique's journey from a difficult childhood to a career in photography
• How her mother's World War II experiences shaped her worldview
• Working as a photojournalist covering emergencies and breaking news
• The meaning behind "light through the cracks"
• Why empathy is one of a photographer's greatest tools
• Finding beauty within resilience and hardship
• Photography as a tool for truth and connection
• The emotional responsibility of visual storytelling
• Learning to see beyond what is visible

This is a conversation about humanity, resilience, healing, and the transformative power of observation.

Whether you're a photographer, storyteller, artist, or someone navigating life's challenges, Monique's perspective offers a powerful reminder that even in difficult moments, light has a way of finding its way through.

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Instagram: @moments_by_monique 

Web: www.momentsbymonique.com

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