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Photographer: Nicholas P Taillefer
1. What significant life experiences or events have influenced and shaped your artistic vision?
Both my parents are artists in their own right-an architect and a painter-and they created an environment that encouraged me to be open to ideas and fearless in exploring my creative side. I love changing my style while staying true to who I am as an artist!
2. Collaboration often sparks fresh creativity. Can you share an example of a collaboration that led to an unexpected and exciting artistic outcome?
I thrive when I'm surrounded by other creatives. My mentors always taught me that surrounding yourself with the right team is far more important than snagging a slightly bigger paycheck for lesser work. I'm at my best when I'm in the company of talented individuals, soaking in their ideas and contributions, and channeling that energy into something magical. I truly believe collaboration is the key to creation!
3. Walk us through a specific project that challenged your creative boundaries. How did you approach it, and what did you learn from the experience?
Nothing too specific comes to mind, but my greatest strength is my ability to adapt and improvise on the fly. Whether someone's running late, props are missing, or locations get scrapped, it's all about keeping a level head and figuring out a solution.
4. In the ever-evolving art world, what do you believe sets your work apart and makes it unique or groundbreaking?
What makes my work truly stand out is my passion for dynamic lighting and interesting framing. I don't subscribe to a specific style per se-rather, I love experimenting with different looks while playing around with lighting. That's where I really let loose and push my work to evolve from what it was a year ago!
5. As you reflect on your journey, are there any specific goals or milestones you've set for your artistic career in the coming years?
Photography has opened so many amazing doors for me, and I feel incredibly blessed to be where I am. This year, I would absolutely love to have some pieces showcased in a gallery, shoot for Playboy, and land a travel gig shooting around the globe!
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Assistant: Luke Hubner
From "f***, Marry, Kill": Bethany Brown
Makeup Artist: Sadhvi Bhanot
Wardrobe Stylist: Heather Jude
Photographer: Nicholas P Taillefer