Meet Tiffany Ayala

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Ayala.

Hi Tiffany, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I never thought that I could pursue an artistic career. As a child, I was inscribed to follow in my uncle’s footsteps and become a doctor. I come from a very medical family, my mom and aunt are dentists; my uncle and great-uncle were both doctors all in Mexico. So for me being a first-generation Mexican American, it would have been the greatest accomplishment. However, becoming a photographer/cinematographer has really made my family proud to tell our stories for the world to see. It inspires me to capture movement for generations to see how life once was. I’ve always been a very visual person. The choreography of life through your eyes is just on a whole other level. I’ve also love colors, contrast and saturation, through them you could really make people feel different emotions. And to say that this is my career is mind-blowing. I feel like a child being able to play their favorite game every day.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has not been a smooth road, but which road is ever smooth. I struggle with a lot of demons, both mentally and physically. I was diagnosed with ADHD/dyslexia and Chronic depression. So schooling was difficult, but I had a lot of support from family that have always pushed me. Also, my own self-perseverance has always kept me going. I have always needed to prove myself and I believe that has been a huge part of my success.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am extremely proud of my background and believe that my upbringing has really impacted me to be me. I am a very proud Mexican and a first generation here in the States. My culture is very vivid in my art and in my everyday life. My culture is very rich in color which is probably where my love of bright, deep colors comes from. My people are also storytellers through folk tales and history lessons. Through word of mouth, paintings, and drawings every generation is another way to tell our stories. Mine is just through pictures and cinema, but I am contributing the same way my ancestors once were.

I think my culture and my art go hand in hand. And I hope to share a little part of myself with others through my art.

What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Not everyone is on your side and wants to see you succeed. And that is totally fine, as long as I do things for me nothing else should matter.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://tyayala12.wixsite.com/tiffanyyvette?fbclid=IwAR0oExgKFyuA3ybnWuDRPl9-jUireTT86B1erh9bbOUraHwpU4Y6m1nW2tA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typhotography12/
• Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6732184/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1&fbclid=IwAR324wuNGjD2XiTYW00haBgPFoHWhuvcVXCQ2G7687wEem8gDa-_TxYfuVo

Image Credits
@TiffanyYvette