Madison, 17, South Jersey
I'm a seventeen year old photographer from New Jersey. I'm a senior in a high school so I'll be graduating this June. I plan to stick around here for a few years but I hope to live in a city like Philly or New York one day. Art has always been a passion of mine but photography took center stage my sophomore year and I have never enjoyed something more. When I'm not shooting I'm usually in the kitchen, as I also love researching and cooking healthy food.
Why photography?
I have always been interested in the art field, and I feel photography is the medium I work best with. It enables me to accomplish every vision that pops into my head.
What made you so passionate about it?
I believe the human body is the most beautiful piece of art, and when I saw other photographers portraying it through portrait photography it automatically caught my interest. I love making people feel beautiful.
How long have you been into photography?
I began to take interest in photography as a freshman in high school, but I really took off with it the summer after my sophomore year when I bought my first DSLR.
How would you describe your shooting style?
I would describe my style as portrait photography with a twist. I never have a strict path for my shoots, I'm always running back and forth between different locations and pulling out last minute props like glitter and charcoal.
What accomplishments have you made so far? (photography related)
I've placed in the top 500 for two photography contests, and I have been able to make friends from across the country with my photos.
What do you see yourself doing in the next 5 years?
I hope to be graduated college and beginning a career in the nutritional science field. My goal is to be a dietitian full time and a photographer part time.
Do you think photography is a hard field to get into?
With every career, there is competition, and in that aspect it is hard. But if you network right and really start to get your name out there at the onset of your career its very easy to find clients. Like every art field photography is all about creativity and making it your own, so it should never be hard if you're expressing yourself.
Is photography your career choice or is it just a hobby?
I guess you can say it's a bit of both for me, I'm going to school to study a different field but I hope to keep up with my photography and continue to make money with it.
What advice would you have for beginners?
My advice would be to find inspiration, try out a bunch of different styles until you find your own. Once you're happy with your work really network and get your name out there.
I'm a seventeen year old photographer from New Jersey. I'm a senior in a high school so I'll be graduating this June. I plan to stick around here for a few years but I hope to live in a city like Philly or New York one day. Art has always been a passion of mine but photography took center stage my sophomore year and I have never enjoyed something more. When I'm not shooting I'm usually in the kitchen, as I also love researching and cooking healthy food.
Why photography?
I have always been interested in the art field, and I feel photography is the medium I work best with. It enables me to accomplish every vision that pops into my head.
What made you so passionate about it?
I believe the human body is the most beautiful piece of art, and when I saw other photographers portraying it through portrait photography it automatically caught my interest. I love making people feel beautiful.
How long have you been into photography?
I began to take interest in photography as a freshman in high school, but I really took off with it the summer after my sophomore year when I bought my first DSLR.
How would you describe your shooting style?
I would describe my style as portrait photography with a twist. I never have a strict path for my shoots, I'm always running back and forth between different locations and pulling out last minute props like glitter and charcoal.
What accomplishments have you made so far? (photography related)
I've placed in the top 500 for two photography contests, and I have been able to make friends from across the country with my photos.
What do you see yourself doing in the next 5 years?
I hope to be graduated college and beginning a career in the nutritional science field. My goal is to be a dietitian full time and a photographer part time.
Do you think photography is a hard field to get into?
With every career, there is competition, and in that aspect it is hard. But if you network right and really start to get your name out there at the onset of your career its very easy to find clients. Like every art field photography is all about creativity and making it your own, so it should never be hard if you're expressing yourself.
Is photography your career choice or is it just a hobby?
I guess you can say it's a bit of both for me, I'm going to school to study a different field but I hope to keep up with my photography and continue to make money with it.
What advice would you have for beginners?
My advice would be to find inspiration, try out a bunch of different styles until you find your own. Once you're happy with your work really network and get your name out there.