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Driven, caring, artsy, loyal, spontaneous.
What methods did you use to make your subjects more comfortable?
Two things, food and really corny jokes.
How do you find your subjects?
I’ve made connections with various agents and modeling agencies. I often shoot with them. Other times its just friends and friends of friends. Most times I am attracted to a model by their looks because of course that is what I have to capture. Other times I might just think a person is really cool as far as their lifestyle or what they do, and I’ll want to shoot them.
Have you found any muses this way?
I have had a muse. I’ve had a few. Kiyanna, Ashlee, and Tasha were three girls that I worked with a whole lot. We’d get together just the two of us at times and have fun shooting. I always get beautiful work when I am with them.
How do you describe your photographic style?
Honestly, my style is always shifting. I’ve created work on two separate ends of the spectrum. In one album on my website you can see a really pretty model wearing a flower crown, in the next you see a homeless man drunk on a set of stairs.I’m still growing as an artist, but I definitely think my work is a clash of ideas. On one hand you have a beautiful girl done up and perfect, and on the other hand a person who doesn’t know when his next meal is going to be.
How has technology helped your career?
Technology has hurt it more than it helped it, it feels like. But of course with advances in technology comes access. Had cameras not been made more accessible- I probably wouldn’t be a photographer.
Why do you think technology has hurt it more than helped?
With technology the only thing guaranteed is that it will fail. Hard drives crash, computers get viruses and fail, digital cameras have a life span. I’ve had so many horrible experiences with these devices. I’ve lost a lot of work. In this day and age where technology is everything we do, it’s just important to protect you data through multiple back up devices.
Golden rules with regard to taking photos?
Just take your time, make sure you’re getting all you want in the frame. Always know how to adjust to your light according to the situation you’re shooting in. And just have fun!
What kind of impression do you hope to leave upon other’s who see your photographs?
I hope people just enjoy them for what they are and share them with their peers.
























