Anonymous asked: Who inspires you as a photographer? And what do you want to accomplish with your work?

Interestingly enough, it isn’t photographers. I can throw names for days: Caravaggio, Velázquez, Dalí, to name a few. In reality, there are works that stand out, but using specific people as your only sources of inspiration is like using training wheels, and you’ll always be in second place.

What does anyone hope to accomplish with their work? I can knock out all the cookie-cutter answers, but in the end, we would all like to build one step closer to our perfect world. In mine, you may live freely, spreading your infectious ideas without a single thought that you may be crucified for them. You live for yourself. You go for what you feel is right, free from the expectations of society.
You may ask, “How the fuck is this related to your photography?”
Unfortunately, it looks like this discourse may fare better in working towards that goal.
It all boils down to how much of yourself you pour into your work. In any strong work, you will find a connection to the piece to its maker. Go in-depth enough, and you will find that there is a reflection of the artist in his layers of words, paint, or film. I am not ashamed to say my work may very well be a subtle autobiography of myself. Allow me to dip my pompous hat in apology. Whether you want to believe it or not, you will invariably gravitate toward your passions. After some sampler platters of grass from all the “other sides”, this is where I’ve ended up. Browse through my life as you wish. Take as much evocation of energy and feeling as you can handle. I hope my translations reach you well.
P.S. I can’t wait to hear your stories.
Ductus Exemplo.