We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ezekiel Clare. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ezekiel below.

Alright, Ezekiel thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.

I learned how to do what I do simply through bordeom and loneliness. Of course that isn’t just what it was, but at the time that was kind of the motivator for me. As a young kid I would just take photos because it was fun and it was something I can effectively do alone. It wasn’t till High School when I started taking the camera seriously. I started watching Youtube videos nonstop and doing light setups in my room and practicing photography on myself whcih is how I became obsessed with self-portraits. It’s a bit contradictory, but I wish i had slowed down a bit because I think I missed out on being a kid because I was so focused on being the best photographer and filmmaker to have ever lived. I realized recently that that actually hurt my growth and understanding of myself and the craft.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I started creating art at a very young age like any child, but I was fortunate enough to not grow out of that spirit and was able to hone in on my curiosity as I grew into myself. So I have always been an artist and art has always directed my life. I was first paid for my photography when I was like 14. I was just hired to do a small event and from there that gave me enough confidence to be persistent. Now as I am getting older, I am getting closer to understanding my visual style and what I’m looking for. I think what sets me apart from others is my need to create a safe and creative space for myself and clients. It doesn’t matter how well the photos are if the experience was crappy. I am most proud of the fact that I haven’t given up and I don’t see myself any time soon. I want everyone to know that I’m looking into the future when I take a photo, not the past.

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

I think society needs to let the children be able to express and stay curious. If we allow the future to be themselves then rest will just happen.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I want people to understand the power of living and it’s many beauitful choices that come with it.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ghostnostalgia.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostnostalgia/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezekiel-clare-0396a51a9/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMOcrp5DuLitGc–q7RvPA/videos