Porter’s interest in the varying levels of connection between himself and the people he encounters is the primary theme in his work. He looks to reveal universal elements that express the human condition as well as capturing people’s relationships to their community and environment.
He has traveled extensively to Asia and the Americas, finding inspiration in the beauty and uniqueness of place and its culture. Venturing into remote places, and introducing himself into a new community, has made him question what it means to be an outsider, what it means to be part of a culture or community, and how people connect to the world.
Porter was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and researched sustainable heating technology during a residency in China. In 2015 he was named EyeEm’s Photographer of the Year. He resides in Brooklyn, New York.