Name or know as: Shell
City Based - Charlotte, NC
Instagram: @areyoushell
What got you into photography?
What got me into photography is my love for art it’s my way of being able to create art in the way of how I want it to look
What equipment do you prefer?
I prefer Canon equipment all the way. I shoot with a Canon 6D and I have a Sigma art 24mm 1.4 and a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens. I also have a Canon film camera that I use as well the Canon AE-1
What do you prefer to work with brands, people, landscape, etc?
I prefer to work with either people or brands. I love working with people and also meeting new people and I’m into fashion so I like to work with different brands as well.
If you could do a photoshoot with any brand/person in the world who would you choose and what brand use?
If I could do a shoot with any brand in the world I would probably chose either Supreme or Gucci just because they are both iconic brands and to me the top of the line in the fashion industry. For the person I would probably say Jay-Z or Asap Rocky because they are both inspirations to me.
If you have worked with brands which ones?
I’ve worked with local brands here in Charlotte such as (OCD, Goodtimes, Asset devotions). My work has also been featured by brands as well such as (Fashion Criminal, Black Sheep, For Those Who Sin).
What drives you to be great at your craft?
Wanting to make it is what drives me to be great at photography. I have goals I want to accomplish and that really pushes me to grind everyday and try to work as much as I can and to get better each day anyway I can.
Who are some people you get inspired by?
Jay-Z, Asap Rocky, RaysCorruptedMind
What advice would you give to a new person in the game?
Stay true to yourself and your craft, grind everyday and never get satisfied because you can always be better.