I create cinematic art that captures people, power, emotion, resilience, and the legacy we leave behind.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite art to create is cinematic photography and video that feels alive. I love capturing people in motion — models on runways, artists performing, families building legacy, and real moments that feel bigger than the frame. My work blends fashion, documentary, portraiture, and film energy into images that make people feel seen, powerful, and unforgettable
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in resilience, movement, music, fashion, family, and the people who keep showing up even when life gets heavy. I’m inspired by real emotion — the split second before someone steps on stage, the confidence in a model’s walk, the quiet strength in a portrait, and the legacy people are trying to build. My camera helps me turn those moments into something permanent.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use $25,000 to grow my creative business, upgrade my production gear, and create more opportunities for creatives. I would also invest in my daughter Sacia’s beauty business. She’s an esthetician, does lashes, built it herself, and is already flourishing. Helping her level up would mean everything to me because I’m not just building a portfolio — I’m building legacy.
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