Irvin IRV Khumalo

from The Story

by THE STORY MAGAZINE

ART

Irv Blames Jake Irvin Irv Khumalo photgrapher

Please describe yourself in three words.

Irv Blames Jake

Can you please tell us about yourself and how you discovered your love and journey for Photography?

My name is Irvin Irv Khumalo, I run a creative agency called Irv Blames Jake. I’m a Photographer, Filmmaker, Skater, DJ and I run a music Podcast called 63 AUDIO ILLUSIONS under the agency Irv Blames Jake I fell in love with photography in 2009. I was fascinated by how an image can speak on its behalf.

When going out to take pictures, how would your day look like judging from the content you have produced?

I always carry my tool with me as I always look forward to shooting something new because it is fun and therapeutic for me. Whenever I feel sad, photography always brightens up the mood. That is why I love shooting colors because colors brighten up my day.

Do you have anyone who mentors you and your craft and what did you learn from him or her?

Annie Leibowitz was my mentor when I started Photography, I was always fascinated by her creative direction. I pray I meet her one of the good days so I can tell her how her vibes had a huge influence on my work.

Your favorite camera to shoot with?

Wow, that’s a tough one, I love all cameras.

Ever since you started Photography, which moment do you consider as the best and how do you value it in your life?

The year was 2010 when my mother bought me my first camera, that moment was everything for me. I cherish that day so much for it has brought me thus far.

Where do you find your inspiration?

Music paves the way to all of my work. That is where I find my inspiration.

What other Photographers do you follow on social media?

Atiba Jefferson, what a guy!, Andile Phewa, Sipho Biyam, Kgomotso Neto to name a few.

Do you favor any photographic style?

I don’t know how to define my photographic style. I’m just an Artist.

What is your ultimate camera or lens?

Hassleblad X1D II 50C and a Hassleblad H - 3025045 XCD 45mm /f3,5 Lens Geez, So many numbers but yeah.

What other interests do you have besides photography?

I DJ, I run a Podcast and I skate too.

Do you think it is important for creatives to share their craft and let their work inspire other people, especially in the creative world?

Oh yes, Creativity has the power to change lives and inspire too. Creativity shapes the world, without creativity, the world wouldn’t evolve. Think about it. Everything in the world requires an idea. Creating automobiles, clothes, designing property, interior design, music, and the co-operate industry too. So yeah, we important to share our work inspire people too.