Rising Stars: Meet Priscilla Chavez Scott of Los Angeles

Today we’d like to introduce you to Priscilla Chavez Scott.

Hi Priscilla , so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I was born in San Jose, Ca and moved around quite a bit within California throughout my youth. I moved to Los Angeles, Ca in 2004. In 2006 I began shooting photos of concerts and local live music. That came to be out of my love for music and photography. I was still new to LA and it was a great opportunity to work with bands/artists and to build a portfolio. In 2007 I got a full time job at a post production facility as a receptionist turned schedule coordinator. I would work during the day and shoot shows at night. Around 2012 I started to lightly learn about video editing but wasn’t completely invested in it yet. I was still very committed to photography. The post production company went out of business in 2017 which lead me into working as a freelance photographer full time. I took this time in my career to learn how to shoot portraiture with strobe lighting. With the help of a photographer friend and the internet I learned how do that. I would go on to shoot creative portraiture for various bands and artists. They would use the images for promotional purposes, promoting themselves, their new music or touring. Some bands/artists I would work with regularly like the band Failure. I shot live images, portraiture, behind the scenes of them in the recording studio, and touring images. Through the band Failure I would go on to work more with video. Most recently I co produced and co edited my first feature film, a documentary about the band Failure called Every Time You Lose Your Mind which was released in June of 2025. It is currently streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it has not been a smooth road. It’s been challenging and continues to be challenging. There were so many times where I didn’t know what I was doing. I would have to throw myself into uncharted waters and hope for the best. But then I learned how to ask for help and build a community of creative friends and peers. I learned quickly that most of us out here don’t know everything and we were once in each others shoes. Creative work isn’t always the most lucrative work which means you have to work even harder to be able to pursue your creative endeavors. Warning: when working with bands/artists you may get your heart broken, professionally and personally for multiple reasons. I’ve learned the hard way a few times but it did teach me how to set boundaries and protect myself in the future. I am always grateful to my mistakes and or situations that didn’t work out the way I wanted or thought they would work out. I’m grateful to it because it’s another learning opportunity for me. In my experience it’s how I grow and become stronger. Stronger in skill and in mind. While experiencing some heartbreak and many challenges I have zero regrets. I love what I do. You have to love it. I’m compelled to do it. I’ve had so many beautiful and rewarding experiences working in creativity. I’ve met and collaborated with some of the most talented people I’ve ever met in my life. I have experienced so many beautiful, exciting, and meaningful moments in what I do. I’m absolutely grateful to my choices and wouldn’t change anything.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a photographer and filmmaker who loves all things creative. I specialize in photo and film. I am known for my photography, specifically music photography, behind the scenes, and creative portraiture. Currently I am most proud of the documentary I co produced and edited, Every Time You Lose Your Mind about the band Failure. I absolutely adore film and music. They have always been a huge inspiration and the driving force behind my photography. Anyone who knows me personally has had at least one conversation with me about film or music. Making the documentary was such an incredible experience. I learned so much while working on this film. I experienced some things for the first time, and definitely grew new creative muscles I didn’t have before. I am also known for my self portraiture. I enjoy capturing photos of myself in action, jumping in mid air, or creating shapes with my body. I’m not sure what sets me apart from others. That might be a better question for the people I have worked with. I feel like I’m very much a part of a creative group of like minded people.

What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I have no idea. I can’t even pretend to know the answer to that. Maybe it’s naive of me but I don’t want to know or try to predict the future. I am someone who lives in the present. I’ve never made decisions based on the future or what could potentially happen. I’ve been through many changes in my lifetime and have always adapted and welcomed those changes when presented with them.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.priscillacscottphotos.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priscillacscott/

Image Credits
Priscilla Chavez Scott
Ray Camacho