NO. 23 — EXPRESS YOURSELF
meet dillon ivory written by REBECCA POOLE photography by DILLON IVORY
Unique is a term tossed around a lot these days. Most people on social media are busy blend-
ing in with the trends while simultaneously trying to let their individuality shine. Dillon Ivory
encompasses this term to its full potential, choosing to embrace the latter. Currently living in Seattle, this Pacific Northwest native shoots to the beat of his own drum. No photo tells the same story or has the same feeling attached to it. After talking to Dillon about his body of
work and where he gets inspiration from, it’s clear that he makes the most out of photoshoots by getting to know the person in front of the camera, and making sure that distinct person-
ality leaps off the photo. It’s this attention to detail mixed with his curious and personable
approach to photography that makes Dillon a truly unique force. Read on to hear about his dream brand, the moment that made him realize his passion for photography, and what he really thinks about social media.
Hi Dillon! Thanks for chatting with Mad Sounds today. Can you talk us through a typical day in the life for Dillon Ivory? Well there really isn’t too much of a typical day for me anymore but that’s the part of the job I love. It can consist of editing photos, shooting, practicing poses in the mirror (sometimes for too long) so I can show models what my thought process is for the shoot. And then in between all of that I’ll be running around the city, playing with my roommate’s dog, Lulu, and dance around my room to not go crazy from staring at the screen all day. How did you first get into photography? I actually got into photography as a way to escape design for a bit. I was spending way too much of
my time in front of a computer screen and I finally got to switch it up. If it wasn’t for a friend of mine, I probably would still be rotting away and letting work overtake my life. What is your favorite aspect of taking photos? Playing around with the lighting, the environment, the people you work with…? The part I enjoy most about taking photos is getting to work with people. Most of the time, I’m working with new clients and shoots only last about an hour. That means I have an hour to get to know them and figure out who they are as a person and how to get that to come across on camera in a genuine way. It’s a new challenge for each person I work with and it never gets boring.
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