I’m Angel, a photographer based in the Hudson Valley, New York.

My connection to photography and my camera was born from an innate compulsion I have to find and see beauty in all people, places and things. That connection compels me to venture out and see life and the world differently than I might in my normal day-to-day. It inspires me to connect with people beyond their physical appearance, which leads to more meaningful interactions. Photography encourages me to explore the intricacies of light, shadows, shapes, and textures. Even when I’m not actively engaged in photography, I’m often thinking about some aspect of it or another. When I’m out shooting, I respond spontaneously to my environment. I try to find interesting subjects wherever I go, constantly honing my skills and quickness in capturing fleeting moments under various conditions.

I started photography in high school with a film camera. My teacher encouraged me, and I enjoyed the process of shooting and working in the darkroom developing film.

In the early 2000s, I switched to digital with a small Olympus point-and-shoot camera. Later, I got a Nikon D5200 with a kit 18-55mm lens and added 35mm and 50mm primes. I also experimented with constant and flash lighting in studio and outdoor environments and learned a lot.

My current interests are landscape photography and portraiture, both in studio and on location.