“Being an artist and an entertainer, I like to make my audience feel connected to my art or make them feel emotion. When it comes to taking pictures or digital media I strive to draw focus to things that will make the audience think and or feel sadness, anger, and/or happiness.

When it comes to photography I think about my surroundings and objects that can make the picture look more interesting. I also look for different angles to use and what subjects I need to draw focus to and what subjects do not require a lot focus.

Personally I love to be in the moment and feel the vibe and usually I enjoy a calm atmosphere. When it comes to photography I’ve noticed I tend to try and portray a calming atmosphere or a common feeling that people have on an everyday basis. To think and get lost is a feeling I enjoy which I see as having a child-like nature.”

My theme for this project is Color and Focus. I wanted to mess around a bit and find how I can manipulate the focus of my pictures using the color and how I can draw focus to the pictures I am taking a picture of.

Photography came as a surprise to me the more I learned about photoshop, other photographers’ styles, and the knowledge of how to use a camera. These experiences showed me how photography isn’t just all pictures but more importantly a form of self expression.

Since January 2021, I’ve gained the confidence to explore the uses of a camera and how my camera functions to make enticing pictures. Moreover I have learned to be a director and manage the people I have taken pictures of along with developing my creative eye and using the environment to my own benefit.