Speak Only From Your Soul

Don’t let others say otherwise.

I struggle to produce work aligned with an aesthetic that isn’t of my own. The only thing I hate more than roaches is creating art for someone under their rules and their terms. That’s, initially, not how I role. But what can this penny-less girl do in this money-driven world but give into what society is expected of her to do?

So here I am thinking, “I wish I never got involved in this.” But then again, if hadn’t gotten myself involved in this, how would I really know what it meant to be a photographer? Or on more practical terms, where would I get the money to support myself and pay the bills?

I still wish to continue producing art spoken from my soul. I want to do good in this world. That’s all I want, really. Be a person with a good heart and cherish what’s left of what this long life has to offer me. I shall not waste my time thinking of what I could do other than what I am already doing.

I urge you to do the same: live.

Here I leave you with random photos I took with my trusty Olympus OM-1.

Olympus OM-1 | Kodak Ultima 100

Hey, it’s me again.

Countless are the times I’ve had to introduce myself online – each of it reminiscent of the get-to-know-me portion at the beginning of each class in a new term. Nevertheless, here I am for the nth time. I’ve done a few blogs here and there – none of which have satisfied me enough to stick to it, hence, the reason you’re reading this. I’d like to tweak this introduction a bit. Less words, more pictures. Let this blog serve as my self introduction – never ending and constantly changing.

I’m Iza. I’m a photographer who graduated from fashion design school. And so, hello, dear reader. Thank you for being here at this moment. I ask that you be patient and enjoy a fruitful life journey with me.

Olympus OM-1 | Kodak Ultima 100