I celebrate life by capturing the beauty I see often with the ocean, wind, sun and the moon and other times with lamps and flash
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I love capturing images and videos of women in nature. In Miami it is usually at the beach during sunset to get all of the colors from golden hour to darkness. I love that the water looks like diamonds when it splashes in the dark and Im a flash. Usually with a model that adds humanity to such a party made by nature. Combining a model with the water, the sand, the wind, the moon, the clouds and the lens that im using is the perfect recipe for the unexpected. The uncertainty of the result.
Where do you find inspiration?My left ankle and my bald spot inspire me by reminding me that my time on earth is limited. That eventually all of the systems in my body will stop working, so I better do what I love now, with the tools that I have and in the place where Im located. They inspire me to try new things and finish them despite their imperfection because I always learn something from each try. I find inspiration in the models as well as nature. Mainly, in my awareness of my due date that inspires me to create now.
What would you do with $25,000?Invest in gear—drone, lenses, camera rig, and lighting—and travel for artistic growth. In Brazil, take immersive photography courses capturing wildlife and the color of Carnaval. In Tokyo, learn advanced lighting and composition techniques from top creatives. Additionally, buy land surrounded by nature to build my own outdoor studio—a creative sanctuary to produce cinematic visuals inspired by the world’s beauty. Ideally near a body of water: beach, lake, river or waterfall.
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