I am a Tijuana native artist, passionate for capturing emotion and humanity in a raw and organic environment. Through photography, I discovered a deeper connection with my surroundings and learned a new appreciation for my time on earth. By fully immersing myself and interacting with the canvas, I was able to strengthen the relationship with my work and my creative process. It's not easy to translate ordinary life into art. It is a challenging task that involves physical and mental patience, self-love and acceptance, as well as a constant flow of energy. I genuinely feel that life is the artist and I am merely a witness with a camera.

 

Los Angeles is the colorful west of modern expressionism, and a lot of it reminds me of my roots in Tijuana and La Plata, Argentina. From surreal sunsets and  iconic landmarks, to colorful backdrop and a diverse fashion scene, Los Angeles is a city where photographers can swim in a sea of creative opportunities.

 

I started photographing life when I realized that:

while existence happens, humans are passengers all too focused on mundane tasks, constantly making choices, submerged in our daily routines, and distracted by our own perception of reality. We are existing but I felt like I was hardly living. I decided to help myself remember life, and help life be remembered in the process.

 

When in the zone, I target moments that are naturally impossible to reproduce—moments that happen organically and unscripted. Highlighting the beauty in ordinary objects, and capturing what something feels like rather than what it is, challenges and inspires my creativity. 

  

One important skill I wish I had learned sooner is to "see and think three-dimensionally." A subject has more than one angle and the opportunity to get the right shot comes from  visualizing the frame from multiple angles. My advice: move around and get creative because perspective is key.

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I am very happy you are here! 

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Marcos Adrian Carrizo