Photographer of the Month: Jaime Ibarra
Austin, Texas' Jaime Ibarra is an artist and visionary. With tools ranging from camera to computer to guitar, he crafts wonders that awe and amaze. From idea to final work he utilizes a deft touch and a wide array of techniques to realize his concept. It is with great pleasure I introduce you to August's Photographer of the Month: Jaime Ibarra.
Remolino
Twig
Summon
How did you get interested in photography?
I have been interested in photography as far back as I can remember. Growing up, I've always had cameras of some type, but they were never anything more than simple point-and-shoot cameras (Polaroid Instamatic, 110, etc.)...but my interest has been there for a long time now :)
Ataraxia.
Alijo
Ante Bellum
Witness
How long have you been a photographer?
While I have been shooting since my childhood, I did not take it seriously until I bought my first digital SLR in 2005. It was at that time I made a conscious decision to dedicate myself to the craft.
Beautiful Doom
Carry
Droning
Time here
What is your favorite place to photograph? Or subject?
Honestly, I am not the kind of person who can choose any one favourite anything, be it food, music, movies, etc. That being said, I do not have any one single favourite place (or subject) to photograph. There are countless thousands of photos I have taken that I enjoy for their own unique reasons.
Emerald
Encantar
Esperando
Any photography tips you want to share?
One major point I always bring up when I am teaching is that "gear" is ultimately unimportant when it comes to making a compelling image. Your creative vision is far more important than your equipment. Some of my best-known photos were taken (and processed) with my mobile phone...not my "go-to" camera, but it works. Your camera is just a tool to externalize what's in your mind.
Facing
Hada
Lithium Sunset
Is there anything else you'd like to share with us?
In addition to photography, I am also a professional Flamenco guitarist/composer. I am currently working on my upcoming CD project (tentatively titled "The Virru Project"), which is a collaborative effort between myself and over a dozen of my all-time musical heroes from around the planet. You can hear a demo-reel of some excerpts from the project here: https://soundcloud.com/ibarramusic/virru-project-sample-reel
I hope to complete it later this year.
Lucy in Disguise
Reflection
Stance
Stare
Learn more at:
http://ibarraphoto.com/
Jordan Oram is the Photography Editor for Wandering Educators.
He has a passion for encouraging and empowering others to realize the combinations of their unique passions and strengths. In April of 2012, with $250 to his name, he travelled more than 10,000 km, over 7 months, across Canada and back, which is the subject of this new ebook. Since then he's continued to travel around to where he's invited, with no home of his own, to encourage people to rock out their awesomeness. Find him at www.maplemusketeer.com
All photos courtesy and copyright Jaime Ibarra
Austin, Texas' Jaime Ibarra is an artist and visionary. .
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