You create art because it gives shape to the things that are hard to say out loud. As a photographer, you notice small moments others overlo
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Where do you find inspiration?I let emotion and storytelling guide my photography by paying attention to what a moment feels like, not just how it looks. I’m drawn to the quiet in-between spaces—the unspoken conversations, the softness, the chaos, the tension—and I use my camera to hold onto those emotions before they disappear. Every photo I take is less about perfection and more about honesty; it’s a way of telling a story that words can’t fully capture. I don’t just document what’s in front of me—I translate my experience
What would you do with $25,000?I would save and invest in myself more I would continue to upgrade my gear but I have also thought about owning a studio. I would also love to travel and continue to show the world the stories that are hard to chew
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