Christine Lozano shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Christine, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Coffee or a good cup of tea! Always that first, and as I’m enjoying my first cup, it’s time to go through the emails and see how the day is going to go. Before I reply, I usually head out for a hike to clear my head before I go into work mode. Once done with that, it all depends on the project I’m working on. Right now, I created and producing a new Vertical drama called BirdDog. so it’s tightening scripts and meeting with actors or the editor.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello my name is Christine Lozano. I am a professional photographer and award winning screenwriter. I have a photography book out from my time as the in-house photographer for the World famous Viper Room on the Sunset strip from 1995-2004. You can see or purchase that at Viperroomphotos.com. But now I am working on a new Vertical drama called BirdDog. which we are currently in production and doing post production on. Very exciting getting to dive into this new format.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Living in London and traveling extensively around Europe opened my eyes to ways of living outside of America. Learning about different cultures and different views on life really opened my eyes on always being curious and never being afraid to ask questions or try something new. This happened after I finished college and to be fair it was more valuable than college.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Ha! All the time. Being in a creative BUSINESS, you get told NO so many times or you have people flake on you or stab you in the back. It gets very exhausting. But as any creative will tell you, it’s in you. It’s the only thing that drives you and you have to keep going. You have to find that tribe who believes in you or your work and eventually something will stick and flourish.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I have a passion tv project called Latnem, that I have been working on since 2009. It is based on all real folks Ive worked with when I was a mental health worker for over nine years. I met some of the most genuine people who worked there and also who were being treated there. That was one of the best jobs I ever had, but it’s super hard and this country does not put a lot of money or great value in their mental facilities or clients and that is something that needs to be worked on.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
Born to do, yes. Told to do, no. But let me tell you, not going the safe, easy route of a 9-5 job is not easy, a lot of sacrifices have been made for me to do what I was born to do. It’s hard, will I make money, how will I pay for this, that or the other or do I get a job that more than likely I will get fired from because I don’t want to be there. It’s not easy but I gotta try, right?
Contact Info:
- Website: https://viperroomphotos.com
- Instagram: christine_lozano_photography
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinelozanophotography/
- Twitter: @christnelozano
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christine.Lozano333/
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@BirdDogtvseries
Image Credits
All photos by @Christine_Lozano_Photography
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