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

Trenity, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

In 2018 I was working at a restaurant and I’ll always think about how I can further my path instead of cleaning tables. While working I thought of a photoshoot to do with a friend and my coworker. After doing that photoshoot with them, I realized
doing conceptual photoshoots is something I love working with. Staying consistent with doing concepts, I build up a
portfolio. I started applying my photographs to galleries and doing so I started to get more of an audience. Working with
clients, doing conceptual photoshoots, and being in exhibitions became part of my ongoing path.

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

Majority of my whole life I been surrounded by art. Ever since I was a kid, I knew I wanted to do something in the art field. Throughout grade school, I was in talent art class painting and sketching. In high school my mom got me a camera for my
birthday and 1 found a new love for art. During those early days when I was gifted a camera, I found some mutuals to tag
along with that were also photographers, tagging along with them I learned about parts of the city (New Orleans) I didn’t
know before. Learning to use my camera wasn’t that hard like I thought it would, just messing around with the settings and
being comfortable with what I captured was ok with me. Also watching videos on YouTube and taking some pointers from
experienced photographers also helped. Being a huge lover for movies expanded my imagination and incorporating that
into my work while photographing people in their essence is therapeutic for me. While working jobs, my mind was
constantly brainstorming of what I can create next. In 2021 I decided to quit my job to and I’ve been a full-time
photographer/artist ever since. While doing photoshoots with my clients and when things doesn’t go as planned, I always
think of an alternative because there are endless options. Using my imagination, remembering the films I watched, and just
the way I grew up sets me apart from others I’ll say. I’m most proud of myself. Building myself up to who I am now as an
artist in south is something I would have never thought of when I was younger.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist for me is seeing the work come to life. After many brainstorms, reaching out to people and building a team to make a project is very rewarding.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on NFTs. (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

My view on NFTs is that it’s not the same as having actual work/art being in the same room as you. Having actual work on the wall, you’ll see it everyday. I feel that having NFTs and the only way to view it is digitally can easily be forgotten.

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• Website: https://www.504degrees.com/
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Image Credits
Models: Wakai, Co Michelle, Eric Willingham, Teddy