Today we’d like to introduce you to Khilan Brooks
Khilan, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I started as a photographer in high school using an iPhone to take photos of other students. I got a lot of positive feedback on the photos I’ve taken- being told that I had an “eye” for taking pictures, but I never thought much of it.
After I graduated high school in 2017, I attended Southwest Community College where I met other people who were into photography and they helped me along the way. Eventually, in 2018, I was able to invest in my first camera.
From then on, I have been exploring the city, meeting new people, gaining clientele, and finding my style within the medium that is photography.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I faced imposter syndrome in my early years of photography due to being exposed to other photographers on social media.
This dilemma made it hard for me to express myself, and I felt discouraged from sharing my work.
This mindset eventually went away with time as I learned to accept myself and realized that I was worthy of bringing my ideas to fruition.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
As a photographer, I’ve taken photos of many things, but I mostly enjoy portraits of individuals and candids.
I enjoy portraits because it gives me the opportunity to connect with people whether that’s one-on-one or within a group environment.
I believe the greatest accomplishment I’ve had is simply being able to work with people because it allows me to grow within myself and as a photographer.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite childhood memories consist of sketching and drawing cartoon characters or creating my own characters.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://khlnbrks.art
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khlnbrks?igsh=MWNoNDhkNGJsM2dhcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560846035871&mibextid=LQQJ4d
