{"id":59484,"date":"2026-10-29T05:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T09:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/expert-advice\/?p=59484"},"modified":"2026-10-27T12:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:40:59","slug":"in-conversation-with-sed-baliem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/expert-advice\/photography\/interviews\/in-conversation-with-sed-baliem\/","title":{"rendered":"In Conversation with Sed Baliem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every photographer develops their own way of seeing the world, but building a signature style takes time, experimentation, and a willingness to work with what you have. From learning to shape light with a single flash to turning everyday locations into striking portraits, the best creative breakthroughs often come from mastering the fundamentals and making them your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this edition of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Conversation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we sat down with Atlanta-born photographer Sed Baliem, better known as ShotBySed, to talk about developing his signature flash portraiture, building a photography career from the ground up, and creating professional work without an expensive gear setup. Sed also shares advice on finding your creative voice, mentoring the next generation of photographers, and why mastering the gear you already own can take you further than chasing the latest upgrade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>In This Interview, You\u2019ll Learn:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Sed Baliem developed his signature flash portraiture style and learned to see creative potential in everyday surroundings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which camera gear and lighting essentials can help you create professional portraits on a budget?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to approach different types of photography, from controlled portrait sessions to fast-paced events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why getting the shot right in-camera matters and how editing can refine your final look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to build a signature style, grow a photography business, and help other photographers develop their skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3eyespopal367-1-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;3eyespopal367-&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-6.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-6&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-5.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><b>Hey Sed, thanks so much for chatting with us! To start, tell us a bit about yourself and your photography journey. How&#8217;d you get into this, and when did it become the thing for you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m Sed Baliem, but most people know me as ShotBySed. I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I fell in love with photography as a kid, though I didn\u2019t think it could be a real career at first. My mom bought me my first camera in 9th grade, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/shop\/fujifilm-finepix-s4200-14-megapixel-bridge-camera-black.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fujifilm FinePix S4200<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to help me get started. That camera gave me the opportunity to experiment, learn, and discover what I could create.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By sophomore year, I had already started building a name for myself around school, so I saved the checks from my grocery store job and bought a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/shop\/canon-rebel-t3i-digital-camera-body-18-m-p.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canon T3i<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a speedlight, and eventually an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/shop\/stl-studio-lighting-alien-bees-b800-grn-714070.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AlienBee B800<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. During my senior year of high school, I decided to commit to photography.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started by photographing my friends, and then I began taking clients in my grandmother\u2019s basement. That basement became famous. People couldn\u2019t believe I was creating those kinds of portraits down there. That was the beginning. That\u2019s where it all started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You&#8217;ve talked about photography being less about what you see and more about how you see it, that it&#8217;s really an art of observation. What does that look like in practice when you&#8217;re out shooting?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think that applies to life in general. It\u2019s all about how you see things. Photography gives you the ability to turn something ordinary into something extraordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can take a plain white wall, put someone in front of it, and suddenly that person becomes the artwork. We can walk down 11th Street, pass a few ordinary storefronts, and find one that complements the subject\u2019s wardrobe or aesthetic. Now that building every day has become part of an editorial photograph.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s what observation looks like for me. I\u2019m always looking beyond what something is to what it could become.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-2.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-4.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><b>That vibrant, direct flash portrait look is basically your signature at this point. What originally drew you to that approach, and how did you develop it into what feels like the signature \u201cShot by Sed\u201d look?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I was a kid, I collected fashion magazines. I was always drawn to the designer advertisements because the portraits were bold, vibrant, polished, and full of life. I studied that style before I even completely understood what I was studying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I began shooting professionally, I couldn\u2019t afford elaborate three- or four-light setups. I had to master the equipment that I already owned. That limitation pushed me to become extremely intentional about flash placement, direction, color, and how close I positioned the light to my subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, that direct, vibrant approach became part of my visual language. What began as me mastering the tools I could afford eventually became the signature ShotBySed look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You move between beauty and portrait work, weddings, events, and even landscape. How does your mindset change when you go from something intentional and intimate, like a portrait session, to something fast-paced and unpredictable, like an event?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With portrait work, I can slow down and be intentional about every detail, including the lighting, pose, expression, wardrobe, and composition. At an event, everything happens much faster. You have to anticipate moments, read the room, and connect with people quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I still try to bring the same level of intention into the event space. I love connecting with people and making them feel comfortable, even if I only have a few seconds to capture them. Events keep me on my toes, but seeing the complete story at the end makes the pace worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The environment may change, but my goal stays the same: create flattering light, capture personality, and make people look and feel their best.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-8.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-7.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><b>You&#8217;ve built a whole signature style around flash portraiture; has your gear setup evolved a lot to get there, or have certain pieces stuck with you the whole way? Any go-to camera bodies or flashes you&#8217;d point people toward if they wanted to start chasing that look?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My gear has definitely evolved, but the fundamentals have remained the same. My current go-to camera body is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/shop\/28720877.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canon EOS R5 Mark II,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically paired with a 35mm or 50mm lens. My favorite on-camera flash is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keh.com\/shop\/28147579.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profoto A10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you don\u2019t need that exact setup to create this kind of work. Any capable camera body, a solid 35mm or 50mm lens, and a powerful, reliable flash can get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The equipment helps, but the look really comes from understanding the light, including its direction, distance, intensity, and how it interacts with your subject. I started with a Canon T3i, a speedlight, and one AlienBees strobe. Mastering what I had mattered more than owning the most expensive setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For someone just starting out and trying to build a kit without spending a fortune, what advice do you have? Any tips on where to actually invest versus where you can save?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a photography kit doesn\u2019t have to be expensive, especially in 2026. At this point, almost every modern camera is great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve been shopping with KEH since 2014, and I always recommend that upcoming photographers shop there before paying full price for brand-new equipment. Give me a budget, and I can build a complete kit around it, from the camera and lens to the flash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would start with a reliable used camera body, one versatile lens, and one dependable flash. Invest in quality lenses and lighting because those pieces can stay with you through multiple camera upgrades. You can save on the body by purchasing a slightly older model in good condition. Most importantly, learn everything your current kit can do before deciding that you need more equipment.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-12.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-12&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-13.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-13&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><b>You&#8217;ve packaged your editing process into your own Lightroom presets. How much of your final look happens in-camera versus in post, and what made you want to put your process out there for other photographers to use?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I try to get the image as close to perfect as possible in-camera, especially with lighting, exposure, and color. I would say the finished look is already about 80-90% there before I begin editing. Post-production is where I refine the color, clean up blemishes, and add the finishing touches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coloring in Lightroom used to be one of the most challenging parts of the process for me. When I released my presets around 2015 or 2016, I knew there were other photographers facing that same challenge. I wanted to give them a stronger starting point so they could get past the frustration and spend more time creating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presets aren\u2019t meant to replace good lighting or exposure. They\u2019re tools that help photographers reach the look they envision more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You wear a lot of hats\u2014serial entrepreneur is one you&#8217;ve claimed for yourself. What&#8217;s the biggest lesson from jumping between ventures while keeping photography at the center of it all?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I call myself a serial entrepreneur because my mind never stops thinking or creating. I can imagine a brand out of thin air, or an idea will come to me, and I immediately want to figure out how to execute it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest lesson I\u2019ve learned is that photography is what allows everyone else to see the vision. You can explain an idea all day, but once people can see it, it becomes real to them. Photography has helped me build, communicate, and market every venture I\u2019ve created.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when I\u2019m exploring different businesses, photography remains central because it gives each idea its visual identity.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-10.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-10&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/keh.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/q=80,fit=scale-down,format=auto\/expert-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Seb-Baliem-15.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Seb Baliem-15&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><b>You&#8217;re also a mentor to other photographers. What does that actually look like day to day, and what&#8217;s something you find yourself repeating to the people you mentor?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My day-to-day mentorship involves a lot of coaching. We go over equipment, camera settings, lighting, and how to approach different shooting conditions. That could mean learning how to work in harsh sunlight, understanding studio lighting, or figuring out how to create professional results with limited gear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of photographers don\u2019t have access to a studio or professional studio equipment. Whenever possible, I give them access to those tools and show them how everything works in a real shooting environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing I repeat often is to master what you already have. Don\u2019t allow the lack of a studio or expensive gear to stop you. Learn how light works, and you\u2019ll be able to create almost anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For someone trying to build a signature style, as you have with flash portraiture, what&#8217;s your advice for finding their own voice rather than copying someone else&#8217;s?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copying can be part of learning. If you genuinely enjoy recreating a certain type of art, go for it, but don\u2019t stop there. Take it up a notch and put your own touch on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study what you like about someone else\u2019s work. Is it the lighting, color, posing, styling, composition, or the feeling it gives you? Once you understand what connects with you, experiment with those elements until they begin reflecting your own experiences and personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your signature style develops through repetition. The more you create, the more you\u2019ll recognize the choices that consistently feel like you. Inspiration may give you a starting point, but your perspective is what makes the work your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What&#8217;s next for you? Any exciting plans, projects, or directions you&#8217;re looking forward to that you\u2019d like to share?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s next for me is a series of portrait books. I released my first book years ago, and it became a great conversation piece. It reminded me of how powerful photography can be when it lives somewhere beyond a screen or social media feed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to continue creating and releasing more books with more portraits, more stories, and more physical collections of the work. 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