Art & Life with Adriana Gudino

Today we’d like to introduce you to Adriana Gudino.

Adriana, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Growing up, I was always pretty artistic. I did a lot of painting and drawing. However, it wasn’t until I was in middle school that I really started to develop a love for photography. I did everything in my power to get my mom to let me borrow her digital camera whenever we went out on vacation. As nervous as she was she would hand me the camera and not long afterward would the memory card be completely full. As much as I begged my parents it wasn’t until my 15th birthday that I finally had a camera of my own. It was a pink Nikon Coolpix point and shoot. After that, I was photographing everyone and everything that made its way in front of my viewfinder. That’s when I knew I really loved the art of photography and wanted to learn more. Fast forward to today, now with a major in Visual Arts and an upgrade to my camera I continue to shoot as much as I can. Whether it’s photographing my friends for a personal project or clients for a paid session, I love what I do and will continue to create images for the world to enjoy.

Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I love to create photos related to fashion and everyday life. When I’m feeling inspired I like to call up my friends and see if they’re interested in modeling for me. If I don’t already have a concept in mind, we will usually bounce ideas off each other and shoot using different outfits and locations. I can create images at home or out in front of a random building with the walls as my backdrop. Using both artificial and natural light, I love giving a basic location a different look. I want people to realize that it’s not about where you are when you’re out on a photo session, but how you decide others will see it with your finished images. You can create images or any kind of art almost anywhere, and that’s what’s so amazing.

Artists rarely, if ever pursue art for the money. Nonetheless, we all have bills and responsibilities, and many aspiring artists are discouraged from pursuing art due to financial reasons. Any advice or thoughts you’d like to share with prospective artists?
Keep on pushing and don’t give up. I know how hard it can be to stay focused on your craft when you also have a full-time job. It’s important to stay creative through the tough times. Those times can make you the most creative and give you some of the best work. Stay inspired. Try to do at least one creative thing a day relating to your craft. You’d be amazed at how good I feel editing some photos at the end of the day after an 8-hour shift at work.

What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
You can view my work on my Instagram @adrianagphotos or my website www.adriana-gudino.com.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.adriana-gudino.com
• Email: adri.gudino21@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianagphotos

 

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