We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Aria Hamidnia. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Aria below.
Aria, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Some of the most interesting parts of our journey emerge from areas where we believe something that most people in our industry do not – do you have something like that?
Digital photography has taken over and mostly for its convenience. But in my opinion, using film is a far superior method. While digital cameras have improved and can capture outstanding photographs, they cannot capture the warmth and the life of a scene like film can. Don’t get me wrong I use digital cameras when needed, but my personal favorite is film. Some of the most iconic photos in human history have been shot on film, For example, Neil Armstrong standing on the surface of the moon, the classic Windows XP background is shot on film and the list goes on. Film forces the photographer to slow down, concentrate and focus on the composition and settings of the camera because, with film, you are limited to only a few shots. Using film has made me learn and really understand the art of composition in my photographs.
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
Growing up I was fascinated by cameras and how it is one of the only tools in human existence that can capture and store a slice of time forever. As I grew older and started traveling, I used photos to document my special moments, When I shared my pictures with family and friends, I was encouraged by their reactions, and what they noticed in my photos. I then realized that I had fallen back in love with photography with a new mission to share my art. We all have a camera and capture pictures daily and often. We take photos of our food, pets, flowers, you name it. We are a fast culture and consume so much content, very quickly. I like to take my time setting up scenes and in the process take photos that talk to you. I have created a photo book consisting of my travel photos that can give my viewers an idea of how I use my creativity to take special photos. I don’t just take photos at a wedding, graduation, etc-my photos tell a story and that’s why my clients hire me. They know that I will take the time to set up scenes and moments and capture the feelings of my subject. I don’t just document, I create.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
One of my photography dreams is to have my art showcased by large retailers such as IKEA. When I take travel photos, I am constantly using my lens not just to capture moments from my eyes but from many other eyes. As I am setting up a scene, I think of my loved ones and how they would see the moment and try to incorporate these thoughts into my photos. I want my art to speak to people and for people to want to display it and spend time with it. I want my art to spark conversation at the dinner table. And I want people to be inspired to make art of their own.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Trusting the process. I love shooting on film because these days we are so accustomed to seeing results right away and to me, that slices away at creativity. With shooting on film you don’t get to see your finished product until it has been developed using designated chemicals scanned and edited. Trusting my gut instinct and knowing that the final product will end up being what I wanted, is one of the most rewarding aspects of being creative. And it doesn’t hurt to see a positive reaction when I show my photo off. I use my experience to continue to learn this craft knowing that I will never learn every aspect but I will constantly strive to.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ariahamidnia.com/
- Instagram: ariahamidnia