stokes photography
Monday, January 4, 2010
So , the time has come ; I've been given the chance to let the world know about this special guy . This individual ( little does he know ) is my personal favorite / photographer i inspire to be like . I chose to interview him as the first photographer in LA solely on the fact , that i think he is the BEST I HAVE SEEN to date . Kasey Stokes , not only has a eye for the talent , but the heart and the personality that you can't help but LOVE . I've known 'stokes' ( what most call him ) for a few years now , and he never seizes to amaze me. I emailed stokes the other night , letting him know that I'd love to do a piece on him . . if you note , a photo of him was ' Photo Of The Day ' taken by taylorgotbeats just the other day. .
kAy: When did your career start ?
st0kes ; -i'd say my decision to actually pursue my photography career started... uh late 08.
kAy:Who or what influenced you to become a photographer?
st0kes ;- My 1st photography teacher, Ms Ek Waller... I will not forget that lady, she inspired me to "break the rules of photography" by creating create my own vision. She introduced me to " constructive criticism" smh. Putting me in the hot seat, displaying my photos and allowing the class to seriously thrash my work, as i sit and just listen to my "peers" point out my flaws...
kAy:Do you believe in the expression ' A picture is worth 1,000 words " ? ( if yes, why do you believe this is true)?
st0kes ;- absolutely. A photograph is like a puzzle, your trying to piece the situation together and complete the story. And i believe thats what any photographer would want you to do, stare at the photo until you think you know what's going down. Like for instance this photographer that goes by "boogie" is a great example... His photos will leave you in awe, every photo is just a classic in my opinion. I truly admire his work.
kAy:Do you have a favorite photograph?
st0kes ; something about this photo. - photographer : Boogie
kAy:Do you think that society would be different if photography was never invented?
st0kes ;- hell yeah shit would be different, Models would be out of work lol!.
kAy:What makes a good photographer in your opinion?
st0kes ;- their eye... you HAVE to have the "eye for photography".. i mean anyone can buy an SLR camera now a days smh.
kAy:Do you prefer using film cameras over digital?
st0kes ;- digital, but I told myself i will master the art of film photography.. the exposure and composition make the photos have this allure that words can't describe.
kAy:What motivates you to do what you do?
st0kes ;- my strong will to bring back an lost art. When my time comes, my photography will still be here.. All the stories i've captured, photos of these great upcoming artist, events i've done, etc.. I just want the world to see my perspective, and my photography is my vision expressed to the world.
kAy:Where can a person of intreats find your work / reach you?
st0kes ;- my site is under construction, so for now my flickr account is VERY active or my posts on LAstereo . To reach me? shit anyone can come holla at me when i'm work (niketown los angeles), rolling thru the streets of los angeles, at any function lol, or you can just email ya boy
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