Baz
Baz has shot some of the world’s most in demand talent yet maintains a level of anonymity in a city otherwise known for its vanity. In an exclusive interview with 1993, we discuss his creative process, aesthetic inclinations, and his rising profile in a new medium - art.
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Who are you?
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An expressionist.
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Describe your photography and overall aesthetic - what made you drawn to this photography direction?
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Hmm..that’s hard to say because, as far as personal projects go, it’s based
on mood. I try to set a tone with shapes, angles, lighting and editing. Sometimes
it works and sometimes it doesn't. But
what I did learn is to try anything and keep experimenting - with practice comes progress and failure leads to success.
I’m always a work in progress.
Depression and being in my own head got the best of me in my early years and I didn't really know how to express myself. Until photography came into the picture.
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What emotions do you hope your photography conveys?
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Havoc, imperfection, pain, love, impression, trial and error.
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Outside of photography you’re an avid drawer and painter and have had multiple art shows in LA - do you see this remaining something you do in parallel to photography or is this something you’d like to do in a more full-time capacity if you were able to?
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I see myself doing more of these shows, but want to implement every medium and not just one. I love expressing myself in more than just one way, and don’t want to be a one dimensional artist.
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What, if any, correlations do you see between painting and photography?
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They are actually in unison - as far as in my world. Most of what I create is pretty cohesive. I use photography as references for my paintings and paintings as references for my photography.
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You have a very strong sense of expression when it comes to clothing - how would you describe your style and who are your favorite designers right now?
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Honestly I'm still working on it and still learning. As I’ve gotten into the process of making garments, I’m learning that proportions, fabric and details are very important to an individual’s style. It changes the whole silhouette of what you're trying to portray in an outfit. As far as favorite designers, I’d have to say Rick Owens, Ville De Svrgn, Raf Simons, Jil Sander, Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Céline, and AskYurSelf.
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When you receive a brief from a client or schedule a shoot - can you describe your creative process? How do you conduct research or is it based on feeling?
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Most of the clients that contact me, love my direction or want to implement my work into the vision that they have. I honestly don't do too much research but I pay attention to the brand and what they've created and try to sprinkle myself into their world. A comment that someone wrote in one of my photos is “I love that you put yourself in your photos without physically being in them.” - that has always stuck with me.
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Your favorite article of clothing in your closet?
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I don't have a favorite but honestly mixing vintage with designer is always a go-to for me.
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Advice you’d give to up and coming photographers?
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Don't be afraid to fail and try
things. I feel people create this notion that things need to be perfect, overly planned, etc. But some of my best work comes from just creating things within a moment and figuring it out as I go. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Not everybody
is going to like your work but the right people who do will come and they will stay. Don’t look for validation or ruin your worth just to get to where you need to be. Take creative criticism and suggestions because everybody does not have the same eye
as you and their outlook could help with your growth.
But all in all, fall in love and keep going.
Baz
Baz has shot some of the world’s most in demand talent yet maintains a level of anonymity in a city otherwise known for its vanity. In an exclusive interview with 1993, we discuss his creative process, aesthetic inclinations, and his rising profile in a new medium - art.
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9
9
3
Who are you?
B
A
Z
An expressionist.
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9
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3
Describe your photography and overall aesthetic - what made you drawn to this photography direction?
B
A
Z
Hmm..that’s hard to say because, as far as personal projects go, it’s based
on mood. I try to set a tone with shapes, angles, lighting and editing. Sometimes
it works and sometimes it doesn't. But
what I did learn is to try anything and keep experimenting - with practice comes progress and failure leads to success.
I’m always a work in progress.
Depression and being in my own head got the best of me in my early years and I didn't really know how to express myself. Until photography came into the picture.
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9
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3
What emotions do you hope your photography conveys?
B
A
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Havoc, imperfection, pain, love, impression, trial and error.
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9
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3
Outside of photography you’re an avid drawer and painter and have had multiple art shows in LA - do you see this remaining something you do in parallel to photography or is this something you’d like to do in a more full-time capacity if you were able to?
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A
Z
I see myself doing more of these shows, but want to implement every medium and not just one. I love expressing myself in more than just one way, and don’t want to be a one dimensional artist.
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9
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What, if any, correlations do you see between painting and photography?
B
A
Z
They are actually in unison - as far as in my world. Most of what I create is pretty cohesive. I use photography as references for my paintings and paintings as references for my photography.
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9
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3
You have a very strong sense of expression when it comes to clothing - how would you describe your style and who are your favorite designers right now?
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A
Z
Honestly I'm still working on it and still learning. As I’ve gotten into the process of making garments, I’m learning that proportions, fabric and details are very important to an individual’s style. It changes the whole silhouette of what you're trying to portray in an outfit. As far as favorite designers, I’d have to say Rick Owens, Ville De Svrgn, Raf Simons, Jil Sander, Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Céline, and AskYurSelf.
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When you receive a brief from a client or schedule a shoot - can you describe your creative process? How do you conduct research or is it based on feeling?
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Most of the clients that contact me, love my direction or want to implement my work into the vision that they have. I honestly don't do too much research but I pay attention to the brand and what they've created and try to sprinkle myself into their world. A comment that someone wrote in one of my photos is “I love that you put yourself in your photos without physically being in them.” - that has always stuck with me.
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Your favorite article of clothing in your closet?
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A
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I don't have a favorite but honestly mixing vintage with designer is always a go-to for me.
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Advice you’d give to up and coming photographers?
B
A
Z
Don't be afraid to fail and try
things. I feel people create this notion that things need to be perfect, overly planned, etc. But some of my best work comes from just creating things within a moment and figuring it out as I go. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Not everybody
is going to like your work but the right people who do will come and they will stay. Don’t look for validation or ruin your worth just to get to where you need to be. Take creative criticism and suggestions because everybody does not have the same eye
as you and their outlook could help with your growth.
But all in all, fall in love and keep going.