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

Hi KriS, thanks for joining us today. Let’s jump right into how you came up with the idea?

I’ve always been drawn to the joy that concerts bring to people. It’s incredible how much impact a single moment captured can have—seeing people repost photos from a concert they just went to, sometimes even more than pictures of themselves, made me realize how deeply those memories resonate. That inspired me to want to create and share that same joy through photography and videography.

My journey into this field truly began thanks to my mentor at the time, Todd Turner. As my photography teacher, he not only helped me develop my technical skills but also encouraged me to find my passion. He pushed me to experiment and step outside my comfort zone, which ultimately led me to focus on concerts and events. His guidance made me believe in my ability to tell stories through the lens, and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.

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

I got my start in the industry by joining a music publication, eager to dive into concert photography and build my skills. At the time, I didn’t have the best camera, but I believed in what I could accomplish if I had better tools. Despite my passion and effort, I was eventually told I wasn’t good enough, which pushed me to leave.

Instead of letting that setback hold me back, I took it as an opportunity to create something of my own. That’s when I started FreshOffTheScene, a platform dedicated to music coverage and creative expression. What began as a personal project has now grown into a team effort, co-ran by myself, Alec Moody, and Destiny Ross. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, FreshOffTheScene has grown beyond anything I initially imagined, and together, we’ve built a publication that continues to make an impact in the music scene.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

The goal is to spread creativity and happiness, and also the community of photographers of videographers by letting them know all because you might not have the best equipment on the time doesn’t mean you can’t make amazing work of art!

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

I think my will to just keep going and be better. I really push myself every time. I try to do something so if I can’t do it in that moment, I’ll try to attempt it the next time.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.y2krisp.com/
• Instagram: Y2krisp
• Facebook: Stephon Sims
• Twitter: Y2krisp
• Youtube: Y2krisp

Image Credits

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