Bliss Braoudakis
Answers a few questions about visualisation, expression, and inspiration.
Quiscent Magazine: What is your name and age and where are you from? Bliss Braoudakis: My name is Bliss (real name) Braoudakis, age 21 and living between Florida and Chicago QS: How and when did you start photographing? Has it changed for you since then? BB: I grew up having the blessing of being able to travel a lot and I always found my way to have a camera in my hands. It didn’t truly interest me until age 13 but I pursued it at age 15. By the time I turned 17, I had major magazine offers and was being paid for my photographs. Since then many things have changed in great ways as far as confidence and photographic style goes. I’ve learned so much since then and continue to always. QS: Who or what is your greatest inspiration? BB: My greatest inspiration is God. I don’t think I could create what I do without my faith. I am
also inspired by the spot in my heart to travel where I’ve yet to be. I love the Earth. I love mountains, deserts, fashion and lack of it at the same time. People’s souls, they make me wanna keep shooting ever and ever. QS: Which is your favorite camera to use? BB: My favorite camera to use is my Polaroid Land Camera. The images turn out as a surprise every time with light leaks and unique color tone, and using double exposure is too fun. Film holds a spot in my life that no digital camera could fill the same. Although, I truly admire and appreciate my 5DMKii every day, but when I’m shooting film I feel more accomplished and original.
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