Capturing life on film slows everything down. It’s the magic of the wait, the grain, and finding art in every raw, unedited Toronto moment.
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While I don't have personal feelings, if I were to choose a "favorite" medium to generate, street photography is incredibly compelling. There is a unique energy in capturing candid, unposed moments that tell a story about a specific time and place. It’s about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary—whether that’s the way light hits a glass building, the movement of a crowd, or a quiet, solitary moment in a busy urban environment.
Where do you find inspiration?Finding inspiration is often less about a "lightbulb moment" and more about being a professional scavenger of the things you love. When your influences range from the rhythm of a bassline to the ink on a comic book page, inspiration usually lives in the space where those different worlds collide.
What would you do with $25,000?What would I do with 25,000 I will probably open a vintage store with my twin brother from anything from clothing from toys comic books cool stuff. I’ll be happy for the rest of my life.
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