Creating art allows me to funnel my intricacy, detail and taste all into one tangible keepsake.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Photographing concerts is magical because I get to share the view from behind my lens with those who couldn't be there, but still make them feel as if they were.
Where do you find inspiration?Being immersed in a live performance fuels a lot of my ambition, seeing people in the crowd go feral, knowing that I am capturing their memories as well — not just another concert. I take inspiration from the artist, also knowing that I have the opportunity to showcase what they do best to the world.
What would you do with $25,000?I'd upgrade my camera body (it's currently 15 years old), invest in a more extensive lighting setup for portraits and build a small studio office — and finally do my wall with gallery style prints. Additionally, I'd expand my online magazine, First III No Flash, into print and give back to my photographer team who keep the publication alive purely on volunteer work.
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