Meet Terrell Lopez | Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Terrell Lopez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Terrell, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I pursed a career in photography to express my creative outlook. I always enjoyed taking pictures and capturing memories, but wasn’t till 5 years ago I decided to take a leap in learning the art of photography. During this process I have been able to develop my style, become more open, carefree and creative to how I approach my craft. The best thing about photography or any creative outlet is that your art is subjective, meaning people are either going to love it or hate it. This something that you have no control over, however the freedom that comes with your creative process is only limited by your imagination. What I am able to create during a photoshoot is unrestricted, uninterrupted, openminded and original. I have no one to please but myself as my art is an extension of me. Having an artistic career is very rewarding; as you apply the skills you learned to create something amazing and there is no better feeling than that.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I have been a photographer for over 5 years now and I have to say that it is the most rewarding venture that I have ever been a part of. I knew nothing about photography; as I started this career with the purchase of my first camera and a desire to learn. I began my journey with self-education as I wanted to know basic photography principles and the functionality of my camera. I applied my teachings as often as I could to improve my craft. Feeling more confident as I went on, I started to reach out to models on social media platforms to gain more experience and produce content for myself. Many of these shoots were free of charge, as for me it was not about making money but strengthening my skills as photographer. I hate to instill an old concept but in my case; practice indeed made perfect as people started to notice the work I was putting out and increased the amount of people that wished to work with me. I am most proud of the success I have seen, because it was not something that happened over night as it took years for me to develop. The advice I could give for anyone is to continue to always work on your craft and everything else will come. As far as my brand is concerned, I am a Portrait and Event photographer located in New York City as I create images that will capture the beauty in all.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Places to Visits: Times Square, Manhattan, NY
West 34th Street, New York, NY
Bryant Park, New York, NY
Madison Square Garden, Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY
Yankee Stadium, East 161 Street, Bronx, NY
Bronx Zoo, Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY

Places to Eat:
Katz’s Delicatessen, East Houston Street, New York, NY
Sylvia’s, Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, Broome Street, New York, NY
Tito Murphy’s, West 46th Street, New York, NY
Cantina Rooftop, West 48th Street, New York, NY

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I wish to shout all the people I have worked with and given me the opportunity to display my craft.

Website: https://www.tlopezphotography.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlopezphotography1/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tlopezphoto

Image Credits
Izabel Dorst Anshika Sharma Sazza Samantha Duh Noemi Francis Courteney Tabron Samantha Ann Monsen Leah