Name: Hillary A. West
Age: 19
Location: New York City
Occupation: Photographer, Social Media Blogger, Journalist
What do you enjoy most about this type of photography?
-My type of photography really expresses my models in the simplest way. That's always my goal to capture a person in the most natural state, effectively enough where you almost feel like you know the person once you've seen their picture. there is no other form of photography I agree with. Everything needs to be organic.
What is the most important thing to remember to get a good image?
-When I'm taking a picture, I try to think of multiple things, such as the angle.. especially the angle since everyone looks different. A lot of photographers forget that its okay to focus on ONE part of the face, whether its the eyes, the nose...how the person is reacting to the camera. I make it important to remember the beauty in everyone. The difference in everyone. Simply how I can capture all of that in one shot.
Who are your influences?
-My influences extend fro multiple people. Kanye West being a major one... his style and aggressiveness is a major admiration. I also am inspired by Terry Richardson. His style of photography captures along the same lines of things mine do. I've been told that a lot of times. Other inspirations would have to include my mother, my siblings -- they influence me to follow my dreams, and intuition. Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Carol Guzy, Steve McCurry, Murray Becker, Carl Posey, there's so many!
Do you have a specific photograph by another
photographer that
stands out in your mind?
Why?
-One particular photo that sticks in my mind would have to be a picture of Biggie Smalls, without the original photographer being known. The essence of the picture has always intrigued me, and actually inspired my most recent "black and white beauty campaign." The simplicity of his face, what he's doing, down to the rings on his fingers...I cant really explain how it makes me feel. But its a good feeling.
-In 5 years? A lot can happen in 5 months, truthfully. So, its almost impossible to say where i see myself. Spiritual and physical growth is a definite. As well as my concepts being clearer, and my view having expanded -- I see nothing but success and happiness in my future. I can't wait to be able to look around at all the things I have worked so hard for, and smile.
What do you like about journalism?
-Journalism is interesting because its really all about what the writer has to say. From the time of publishing, to the time of a person actually taking your work and reading it, it feels like all eyes are on you -- and everything you're saying is being thought about extensively. The thing about writing is, you can create your persona through it, without anyone really knowing who you are. The usage of words, down to the usage of punctuation, the power of writing is immense.
Other than NativHype, who else do you work with? -Besides NativHype, I write for a couple of other blogs, a magazine based in Los Angelos, a visual art group based in NYC, and a few artists in the area in need of social-network support.
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