Photography has helped me see life from different perspectives, it’s a beautiful journey to be able to capture a moment in time forever
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Receive Text UpdatesIn the realm of photography- I love creating Photographs that tell a story big or small. Photos that evoke a feeling, even if the viewer can’t find the words to describe the story itself. I like to think of it as eternal artistry. Art that can be interpreted differently, but forever will be interpreted nonetheless. In totality i love creating photos that bring feelings to the forefront of the heart and individual perspective to the forefront of the mind.
Where do you find inspiration?I tend to find inspiration from life itself. There’s so many beautiful aspects of life that inspire amazing photographs. The emotions that they give you can help inspire that creation. That goes for good feelings as well as bad. Instead of sitting in my unhappy/uncomfortable moments. I’ve always turned to my artistry to help aid in gaining emotional maturity. I would create my some of best work in the times of my uncertainty. My inspiration always came from wanting to understand myself better.
What would you do with $25,000?My mom bought my camera for me, at a time where we couldn’t really afford it to begin with. But she trusted that I was serious with photography, So she had faith in me. It would be my greatest honor to show her the same love she has given me and to show her that I am sincerely grateful for her believing in me. For me, I would open my own photo studio which would also be a shop to buy prints and other merchandise. I would love to have a space for people to see my art in tangible form.
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