Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Evan Moses. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Evan with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
This came from a bit of isolation during lockdown. But initially, I was taking film classes before everything shutdown, and with a bit of a structural setup to learning, that helped me understand the need to get assignments and projects done in an effective and quality manner. I would also say there was a professional photographer I met through a family member of mine that taught me some crucial skills to send as many photos quickly to clients by editing them in Lightroom, and then sending them through WeTransfer. I think another part of it is being aware of my contemporaries and some of the aspects they do to increase their chances of doing better artistically, and asking other working photographers questions for tips or help.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a local photographer in the Los Angeles area for over 2 years. I mainly focus on documenting live music, outdoor events, skateboarding, and boxing. What I love about this is the ability to capture moments in real time that can tell a story outside of just the action of a performance, but the people who were present, the interactions, and how it can tell stories within the event. So far, I’ve been just going to shows and events/activities every week to document. I wanted to quickly mention that I’m going to be apart of a photo exhibit next week at The Midnight Hour on July 16th. There will be a handful of other artists there from the San Fernando Valley community and music scene. Really looking forward to see familiar faces and their outstanding work.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
First quality I would say is to network with the important people in your area that might be able to help you out or give you a chance. It’s a bit easier for the scene I’m in because the hardcore scene is a small community. Meeting people every chance you get that maybe have a common interest in creativity. Second is going to community events based on certain interests you might have to develop those connections as well. I did this with Secret Movie Club when they do a night of film shorts and a bunch of the people who worked on them showed up. The third skill is to have some form of a willingness to learn. This might come in the form of taking college classes, for me it was a mix of taking classes before lockdown and then applying what I learned on campus utilizing those skills it into photography. The learning though doesn’t stop when I left college, and it doesn’t need to apply to just the your work, it can be socially as well. I have to learn what coming up for events and sub-cultures to be able to figure out what is going on and not be completely out of touch. And as far as the improvement of one’s craft, to keep practicing taking photos during mundane activities, then look back at what you photographed and if you can, see what is working or what isn’t. This is something I do from time to time.
How would you spend the next decade if you somehow knew that it was your last?
The challenge I face now is the ability to turn what I do into a freelance business. Currently, I’m a bit stuck on this part so at the moment it’s hard to say where this one might go. I might even have to take a class on how to have the necessary skills to do something like this.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://evanmoses1998.wixsite.com/emphotos
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emphotos98/
- Other: https://evanmoses98.darkroom.com
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Evan Moses
