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Whether it is taking a simple photo of an object on a
white background, or capturing a subjective idea with an
emotional subject, I am always passionate about my work.
Art is creatively constructed from my heart with a drive
since childhood to express my ideas into something
everyone can interpret and draw their own conclusions
from.
There are many benefits to being both a Photographer and
an Illustrator. If I cannot achieve something in a
photo, I will instead illustrate it in a vector file and
because of this, my portfolio has more variety. I spend
my time on both formats equally the same. My photographs
consist of abstract ideas about technology or success
while my vector illustrations are more straightforward
such as a web template, a house logo or an object like a
shopping bag. Some of my most successful photographs are
something so simple, like a hand turning a piece of
paper. Over the years, I have perfected my technique and
explored new environments and objects to photograph or
illustrate. I get very excited when I visualize an idea
and then create it into something people can see.
My favorite Photographer is hands down Jerry Uelsmann. I
am always inspired by the way he can put two images
together to represent a whole new meaning such as a
house with tree roots. I try to combine two separate
images into one as well and one sample of this is my
piece of a man walking into the clouds on an infinite
staircase.
As a self-employed Graphic/Web Designer working for
several businesses ranging from cosmetic products to
ambulance services, I get the added benefit of knowing
what clients want. I get to hear first hand what
customers generally like and dislike. Simplicity is
usually the best approach, however, abstract pieces can
also serve a great value as well. Personally, I enjoy
creating complex colorful pieces in Adobe Photoshop
because it is similar to creating art on a
canvas.
I have enjoyed design ever since I was a young child
making my own magazines and piecing together patterns,
colors, textures and faces to tell a story. My love and
eagerness to learn new techniques has led me to where I
am today. Whether the assignment is selling a product or
an idea, I have marketable material in many realms. I am
grateful that I can make a living doing what I love to
do and am honored that my photographs and illustrations
can be used to serve a message.
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