Special Thank Yous
Eyob Getahun
You were my first ever model. its only been 3 years of creating, building, and growing with you and now we’re like brothers. I appreciate your patience through all my frustrating artistic blocks and phases, and I appreciate your consistency with me. I literally would not be here without you, brother. Let us keep pushing and building for more years. much love homie.
Natnel Tiroro
I’ve honestly looked up to you since I was a freshman. you’re a creative soul and the summer of 2020 wouldn’t have been the same had we not settled on a day to meet in the blazing heat to create. you were a catalyst in one of the most significant growth periods in my craft. I know you’re doing big things in your life from inspiring to creating and I know for a fact you won’t ever stop. thank you man, much much love.
Riky Fairhurst
You were my first teacher for photography and I don’t know how to ever express my gratitude for that. All of the hours on wednesday nights you tossed away to drive me out to the cities to teach me about lighting, shooting silhouettes, and so much more. You laid a thick foundation for me to build my own style on which literally makes me the photographer I am today. For 4 years you’ve stuck with me, thank you.
Grandparents
You all have been the biggest cheerleaders in my craft. You all have been my biggest safety net, from funding my equipment to encouraging me to pursue my artistic crafts. I love all of you, thank you.
Parents
A lot of kids don’t have the privilege of being supported by 3 parents but I do, and that is extremely lucky. You know how to balance the line of management and encouragement as parents. sometimes I couldn’t see the safety rope before i fell into the deep end, but you always made sure it was attached and secure. thank you for pushing me, saving me, and guiding me, i love all of you.