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Age? 32
Job/ Position? Photo Lab Technician / Freelance Photographer
Hometown? Weston, Massachusetts U.S.A.
Website? www.space30a.com
What was your first setup?
Pentax K1000
What are you using nowadays?
Pentax K1000, Lomo LC-A, Canonet 28 Rangefinder, Nikon N6000
Special techniques?
I like to keep it as simple as possible but I do favor lens filters, bought & handmade.
Main influences / sources of inspiration?
I am inspired and influenced by my surroundings and from other artists such as Uta Barth. The simplicity and beauty of Uta’s photographs is similar to my own philosophy towards photography.
Would you consider any of your photography, in some sense, as art? Why?
I believe that for something to be considered art it should inspire people to think and open their minds. This is what I hope my photography achieves.
Favourite magazine? Venus
Up-and-coming photographer?
Akif Hakan Celebi & Helena Kvarnstrom
Current exhibitions? Convergence: Artist Collaborations in St. Petersburg, Florida. Various online exhibitions including: Emerging Artists Group , Projekt30 , twohundredby200
Current projects?
In autumn 2005 I will be in a 2 person show at Studio 19 in Easthampton, Massachusetts . I’m currently working on 3 different series: random, tonal and non traditional style portraits.
What’s the most annoying part of your job, if there is such part?
The mundane atmosphere at the photo lab that I work at hinders my inspiration and opportunity to photograph at my desire.
Were you trained in photography or was it just a case of trial and error? In case of any school, do you recommend it?
While attending Florida Atlantic University I took several photography courses which instructed me in the basics and also allowed me the freedom to experiment with innovative techniques. This encouraged me to find my own voice as a photographer.
Any handy hints for a rookie photographer?
Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to experiment.