photography

We interviewed two photographers at West Ranch about their art!

Duc Dang

1. What inspires you?

I don't have a set thing that inspires me, I would describe it more as things that just catch my eye. One day it could be a beautiful flower patch, the other day it can be a street light with people and things arranged in an interesting way around it. Whenever I see these interesting things, then I am moved to take a photo of it or use it as a backdrop for a portrait.

2. Is there a main theme/message in your work?

The main theme that I try to achieve in my work is just a feeling of something you've never seen or felt before. Sometimes I'll shoot for fine art, and sometimes I'll shoot in a unique album cover style. It all depends on the situation, what I'm shooting, and how I want people to interpret my photos.

3. What is the best way for people to view your work?

The easiest way people can see my work is to follow my Instagram photography account, @duckydangphotos, or my main account, @duckydang14. A follow would be greatly appreciated!

Nathaniel Cervantes

1. What inspires you?

I love the uncertainty of film photography. With only 36 shots in a roll, I really have to take a minute and focus on my subject, check the composition, and dial the exposure. And even then I have no idea how it turned out until a month later when I develop them and relive the day the pictures were taken.

2. Is there a main theme/message in your work?

I like to explore various themes that reflect on how im feeling in given time of my life. However, one theme that is almost always present in my work and my overall philosophy in life is finding beauty in the mundane and the ordinary.

3. What is the best way for people to view your work? Mostly Instagram [@naaaaaaaateee or @photosbynate8p], but I'm working on making a portfolio website and some prints for my friends and family.

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