We recently connected with Amma Bromley-Perry and have shared our conversation below.

Amma, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

For the longest time, photography has been my ‘thing.’ When people thought of me they thought of my photography and while it felt great to be known for something, it became a box for me where I felt like I could only do photography since that was what I was known for. My risk was branching out beyond the confines of my box. I started doing simple line art designs and improved my drawing skills. In doing so, I saw improvements in my photography as I applied what I learned while drawing to my photography.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

My name is Amma Bromley-Perry and I am an artist. I primarily practice photography but I’ve recently gotten into drawing and sketching. I am currently studying psychology at the University of Chicago but I continue to hone my photography in my free time. All photographers do the same thing: capture photos. What makes my photography different is that I want to capture true emotions– teary-eyed laughter from inside jokes and smiles shared with the people you love. I want my photography to capture peoples’ truths.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Honestly, I just love making people happy. Getting paid is an added benefit but the true prize is seeing peoples’ excitement when they see their photos. I want people to smile when they see themselves through my lens and I’ll take a photo over and over until I take the perfect one.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

Society should invest in the arts and support young artists early on, not just when they’re good. Encourage children to improve their skills when they’re still doing their coloring pages. Children of all socioeconomic statuses should have access to the arts. Art is self-expression and everyone has a right to that.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ammab.p/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ammabp3/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amma-bromley-perry-74842522b
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/amma_b_p_

Image Credits
Amma B. Photography