Andrew Ayala

From a young age I’ve always had a camera in front of me. Growing up with a photographer as my mother naturally drew me to the to explore my artistic side turning everything into a outlet of expression. when I got my first camera at 9 years old I was beyond excited. I had no clue where to start, all I knew how to do was point and click and so that’s exactly what I did.

I took my camera everywhere I could and photographed anything and anyone my eyes found interesting. As I got a little older my mother began taking me with her to help out with her photoshoots, she was doing a lot of engagement and family photography at the time. It was there I learned the basics, communication, posing, lighting, settings. I would practice on the side while my mom did her thing, taking breaks to explain to me what she was doing and how to improve my photos.

Moving forward to high school I started doing self portraits, I realized I could show myself through my own eyes with my photography and i wanted to share that with others. After so many portraits I felt confident enough to turn what I knew into a business. Senior portrait season was around the corner and I found it as a perfect opportunity to find clients, so I started by asking my friends if they needed pictures and before I new it I had my first paid shoot.

Two years later I’ve built and established a business for myself, I’ve started to do weddings and I’ve improved more than I ever thought I could. I’m still learning with every shoot I do and I plan on growing more with my business and knowledge. I look for the opportunity’s to come and the memories to capture!