In October 2009 I received a Nikon DSLR camera for my birthday. I had always been interested in cameras but had never really picked up anything other than a point-and-shoot or cell phone camera. I took a few pictures with it and I was hooked! Everything from the weight of the camera in my hands to the loud *THWACK* the shutter/mirror made when I pressed the shutter release.
The more pictures that I took the more I felt connected to the images. I started to feel my emotions communicate through my images.
Soon, I started taking portraits of family and friends. I loved it. I was able to communicate through my images in a way that I was never able to before!
I was working as a customer service representative at the time...
Despite the long hours and high-stress level I gained some essential experience in the field of customer service.
After a couple of years of learning the trade I took the plunge and decided to move from Michigan to Florida to pursue my dream!
Bio:
I am a twenty eight year old professional photographer in Tampa, Florida. I was initially self-taught but soon I sought the help of expert photographers to help hone my vision. Mentored by Kiran Bhat and Preston Jones, I developed a style of photography that is distinctly my own.
I am proficient with with digital and film cameras from 35mm to 8" x 10" large format.
Equipment:
I shoot primarily Nikon DSLR's for digital.
These are my film cameras:
Nikon F3
Canonet QL17
Mamiya RZ67
Crown Graphic 4x5 Press Camera
Several Polaroid Land Camera
And a good 'ol Holga!
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