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How would you describe yourself? other times I am trying to capture a very specific
I would describe myself as being a very quiet and image and while shoot that same setup until I get
humble person. I tend to be shy at first but with it. Overall, I would rather spend my time on each
time I open up and become quite and blast to be shot.
around. I love to have fun and laugh. I am always
up for an adventure. What is your definition of beauty?
To me beauty is what makes a person who they
Why a photographer? are. If the person is comfortable with being them-
I wanted to be a photographer so I could show pe- selves and showing that to the camera than to me
ople what I saw in life and how I saw life. I wanted that’s beauty!
to take photos of life that others never had the
chance to see themselves and share that with the What is more important today: mastering the ca-
world. mera or Photoshop?
Mastering the camera is very important! But kno-
Is the world ready for your photos? wing how to use Photoshop sure helps!
I think so, I think most of the world is very pro-
gressive already and feel the world is more than What equipment do you use? Why?
ready for anything I can show them. I mostly use Nikon gear. My first camera was a
Nikon. I grew very familiar with the way they feel
What did you study? and love the after image that they produce.
I am still currently a college student. I study fo-
rensic science as my major and plan on working In the digital era, can anyone be a photographer?
in the police department to help solve crimes. I don’t think everyone can but I would never dis-
courage anyone from trying! Just like drawing,
What is your favourite theme, PinUp, Latex, Te- painting, or singing, not everyone can but that
rror…..? does not mean you shouldn’t just because you
Latex would have to be my favorite but Terror is are not a natural. Live your life and have fun!
right up there with it ! I grew up on horror films
and love all of them. There is nothing like those How important are wardrobe and make-up in the
quiet creepy night home alone just watching a final result?
good horror film. Very important, if the time and effort is put into
wardrobe and make-up before the shoot then less
Do you believe photography is underestimated time is spent after in post production. It also really
and considered a minor art? helps so you can see exactly what you want to
Yes, I do believe it is underestimated, based on shoot in camera.
the fact that everyone can pick up a camera and
snap a picture. There is nothing wrong with that Is there any person you specially would love to
of course as art is to each individual their own have in front of your camera?
masterpiece but I feel that takes away from pho- That’s a tough one! There are so many people out
tography as an art. Imagine If everyone could there that I would love to have in front of the ca-
paint like Michelangelo, we would completely mera. I would love to have Kate Beckinsale in
have a different outlook on say the Sistine Cha- front of the camera, she is my favorite actress
pel’s ceiling. ever. I would say Dani Divine or Jade Vixen would
be my top models to have in front of the camera
Was it difficult for you gaining the confidence of but there are so many wonderful models that I
models? could never say no to any of them!
I would not say it was hard. I like to be very open
and honest in what I do and all all stages I let And anyone you would not like to take portraits of
them know what is going on or what I am trying at all?
to achieve. Not that I can think of. Everyone has their own be-
auty. It is up to the photographer to find that be-
What do you prefer: taking many photographs or auty and show the world.
just a few during a session but spend more time
on each one? B/W or full color pictures? Why?
I think it depends on what I am trying to achieve, Depends on the desired image that you want to
for some shoots I like to take many shots, while capture. I love B/W for a very emotional image but
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