Photography is how I express myself. I find it incredibly intimate. Beauty is everywhere. I am a lover of aesthetic. It is healing.
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My instrument of choice is a camera. Through this process I am able to capture a moment in time. I believe that all the little moments create the bigger picture in the end. It is therapeutic. It can be felt. It offers a window into how I view the world. Often times it offers me perspective. A bird seems like just a bird until you zoom in. Only then do you see the life, color, and personality. Photography forces me to slow down. It allows me to process life through a different lens.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration is everywhere. I find it in nature. I find it in the sky. I find it through the way other artists express themselves. I am inspired by kindness compassion and genuine authenticity. Every face holds a story. Every old beam in a dilapidated barn tells a story. Every brush stroke in a painting hold emotion. Life is inspiring.
What would you do with $25,000?I would like to invest in my work. Upgrade the tools I use so that I may improve with time. Most importantly I would like the opportunity to help my local community work with and showcase other artists . We should celebrate and share how we navigate the world. Together let’s make this world brighter through our self expression and creativity.
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