In short, I create art to share love, quiet my mind and refresh my soul and spirit.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love improvisational and empathetic lifestyle photography. Being authentic is key and I lean toward shooting mostly in natural or available light unless I’m creating in the studio.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in most everything and everyone. I love to create ‘in the moment’ and allow my intuition to guide me, getting a boost out of finding that spark in human subjects. Backstage in Vegas theaters, on quiet neighborhood streets or graffiti filled alleys, I’m always watching for that second when someone drops their guard—that’s the spark I chase. What turns on the switch in them does the same for me.
What would you do with $25,000?My camera and I create art in the moment with willing subjects and ideas. It’s important to me to be authentic and improvisational so I can get the most out of every session. Winning $25,000 would remove a lot of the limitations I currently work around. Upgrading my in‑home studio lighting, backgrounds, and tools, as well as investing in additional lenses, would give me more freedom to say yes to ideas and clients instead of worrying if my gear can keep up. I’ve been an entertainer for 35 year
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