I create to capture wonder, freezing moments of the night sky and sharing the feeling of being small under something infinite.
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I love to create experimental film photography, focusing on double exposures that blend the night sky with everyday subjects. My work merges astrophotography with portraits and environments, creating images that feel both grounded and cosmic, where ordinary moments and places feel and look deeper.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in contrast. Between the vastness of the universe and the intimacy of daily life. Growing up around photography and later discovering film again, I’m drawn to the unpredictability of analog processes and the quiet beauty of the night sky above familiar places.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest in medium format film gear, film stock, and development costs to push my double exposure work to a higher level of detail and consistency. A portion would support travel to darker skies and new environments, allowing me to expand the scope of the project beyond Los Angeles. I would also allocate funds toward printing and presenting the work physically. Long term, I aim to host workshops and share knowledge, helping others engage with film photography and keep the medium alive.
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