My Evolution as a Photographer
For the first 20 years of my life, I didn’t have much of an inclination for photography. Then out of boredom during summer break in 2002, I wanted to do some local sightseeing around New York. So with a disposable camera and an unlimited Metrocard, my path to photography began. I started off visiting the usual touristy stuff that people would gravitate toward in New York. Gradually, I would visit and capture out-of-the-way spots.
After that, I always had a camera on me capturing any and everything that interested me. During this time, I started my career transition into architecture, having been influenced by observing beautiful and well-designed structures with my camera. My training in design helped sharpen my photography skills by focusing on important visual details.
I experienced a major growth in my photography skills during my study abroad semester in Paris and other major European cities. Because there were so many new things to see in such a limited amount of time, I learned how to capture images quickly and efficiently. And since the locals had a different look and demeanor that matched their environment, I also started training my eye to capture people within their context.
Friends started to take notice after seeing the pictures that I posted on Facebook and, subsequently, hired me to work events like birthdays, religious events and weddings. My enthusiasm for photography continues to this day, always looking for unique and breathtaking angles.
