I create art to make people feel, inspire connection, and capture fleeting moments—freezing time through my lens
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Photography is my favorite form of art because it allows me to capture real, unrepeatable moments and turn them into something lasting. I love the ability to freeze time, preserve emotion, and tell a story through a single image. Whether it’s raw human connection, movement, or quiet details, photography lets me create something meaningful from everyday life.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration through life itself—the highs, lows, growth, and challenges that shape who I am. Some of my darkest moments with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts changed my perspective deeply. Photography and music became outlets that helped me heal, process emotion, and reconnect with myself. They inspire me to create work that is real, meaningful, and emotionally honest.
What would you do with $25,000?If awarded the $25,000, I would invest in growing my photography by building a professional website, upgrading equipment, and creating prints to sell. I would also save a portion to support long-term goals and donate part of the prize to a mental health charity, as mental health awareness is a cause deeply personal and important to me.
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