Meet Matrix Quevedo of 50MM Photography in Westside

Today we’d like to introduce you to Matrix Quevedo.

Matrix, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started off recording videos and taking pictures on my iPhone cause I needed better quality images. I’m a motivational speaker and incorporate that into my sessions when it comes to taking pictures. so with that being said, I needed to up; even my social presence. I quickly realized iPhone pictures aren’t going to cut it. So I bought a professional level camera and begun my journey.

Having zero previous experience with photography, I learn from YouTube university. I then moved from New York to Venice, California to chase after my dream of becoming a speaker and coach, arriving here and networking with those in the industry people started asking me if I could help them capture images and videos. The opportunity was too overwhelming for me not to do it. So I started taking pictures and videos for my friends and noticed I could coach and motivate them right then and there. I gained a love and appreciation for bring out the subject best qualities and helping them overcome their insecurities even if it was just for our session.

Has it been a smooth road?
The road hasn’t always been smooth I had opportunities to shoot some amazing people. Social media influencers and celebrities but I’ve also come up short in doing so. Doing this for almost four years now, I had a chance to shoot top tier speakers in the industry and I couldn’t get my settings right. It was a spur of the moment type thing and I missed my shot. The pictures came out too dark, too blurry, too bright, etc. I felt like quitting, I felt I wasn’t good enough. Honestly, I felt dumb and like a fluke, but I kept pushing and honed my skills. Now I’ve worked with a world boxing champ, social media thought leader who has over 100 followers and even a movie producer who shots were used for her interview with LA Voyager Magazine. The hardest struggle for me was fighting the thoughts of doubt in my mind about being legit. I discovered my craft in an unconventional way and has thoughts about being a fraud.

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the 50MM Photography story. Tell us more about the business.
I’m a motivational speaker and life coach who expresses his genius through capturing people’s truest selves through my lens. I take dope pictures and help people put their best foot forward on social media. I specialize in lifestyle images used to promote brand courses and events. I’m known for making people feel comfortable in front of the camera and leaving with a newfound love and respect for themselves. I’m most proud of myself for stepping out on an edge and going for it. No one in my family has a business, let alone a growing and thriving one. The biggest factor that sets me apart from others is the fact that I incorporate different motivational modalities into my shoots. It’s like a self-help course and a photoshoot all in one.

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I honestly see my industry staying consistent in the next 5-10 years. As social media grows more and more people brand and companies will need people who are able to create stories with a camera so the big shift is that everyday people will be able to capture better images but pros will still set the standards.

Contact Info:

• Phone: 310-916-9713
• Email: MatrixQuevedo@gmail.com
• Instagram: @50mm___photography
• Other: @Matrixq

Image Credit:
Matrix Quevedo

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