I like to think of myself as a collector of connections. It’s an accurate way to describe the joy I get from meeting new people, and it’s a lot less threatening than saying I’m a “collector of people.” Win/win, right? There’s just something about feeling the spark of something new and exciting the first few minutes after an introduction, and it was especially strong with Dany. He and his family had met me at a local coffeehouse to talk through some photography possibilities, and his passion for his work and the people he serves was evident within the first few minutes of conversation.
Read MoreOne of the questions I get the most is, “What do you love the most about what you do?” Whether that’s in passing conversation or in interviews, it always seems to come up and I always have the same answer… “Connection.” It’s one thing to take a picture, but it’s another to take a picture that tells someone’s story at a glance. It requires a sometimes unexpected amount of vulnerability from the photographer and the client, and the connections we create as a result are absolutely priceless.
Read MoreI am a queer artist, educator, and activist, and I create immersive installations that take the form of video projection, sound, blown glass, and neon. I am a second generation glass artist, my mother is a stained glass artist, and I identify as a feminist. My projects address issues of sexism, queer culture, protest, and telepresence. Currently, I am focused on the power of words, language, and cultural biases as those topics relate to gender politics, birth, and queerness in a contemporary and historical context.
Read MoreHi, I’m Steph Grant! My pronouns are She/Her. I currently reside in Dallas, TX but am originally from Huntington Beach, CA. I’m all about human rights, making others feel included, LGBTQ+ elopements, and my chihuahua, Rusty. I’m constantly learning whilst taking others along for the adventure, especially with my religious deconstruction process. That’s the very summed up version…it’s packaged a little more nicely in this video about my story. Here’s a little bit more…
Read MoreI spent the afternoon sharing stories and getting some fresh lifestyle shots for Maria Rivera [COO of krispy kreme] in New York City. I have had the extreme privilege of getting to work with her for almost a decade now. we spent a lot of time together this year and i’m excited to tell you more about what proeject we’ve been working on together. Full interview COMING SOON.
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