Today we’d like to introduce you to Kayla Creightney.
Hi Kayla, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Taking photos has been a major theme in my life since I was twelve. Being born and raised in Los Angeles I had a lot of access to the arts and programs that supported them. I have grown to where I am today as an artist by challenging myself and being consistent with learning through taking classes and not being afraid to change my style. Also by giving myself grace when taking creative breaks which are sometimes needed.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a smooth road and honestly I’m okay with the difficulties. There were moments where I had to take a step back and build a relationship with myself outside of my art before becoming confident again to create. Taking breaks to improve myself was difficult because at first I was so hard on myself for not photographing. But then I realized that taking a break from art doesn’t make me any less of an artist.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in creative portrait photography but I also enjoy making abstract drawings. Shooting on film is my favorite way to take a photo and I love a great slightly blue toned photo with higher contrast. I grew up learning digital as well as working in the dark room which shaped my love and respect for the developing process. There’s often drama in my photography whether it’s through color grading and/or how the subject carries themselves. I’m really grateful that I had access to so many tools and supportive parents that have helped keep my creative momentum going for seventeen years.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I see the trend of AI being used in art and that honestly makes me nervous. There are so many talented photographers out there that have worked hard to understand the complexities of photography and photo editing, and AI could hinder that knowledge. There’s definitely is still an appreciation for traditional photography and people still love shooting film, but I can’t not acknowledge how AI could have a huge impact on art.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kaylacreightneyphotography.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_la_celine/
