In your online bio you write, that your father gave you a camera at the age of 17 and "photography soon became your savior." Savior from what? What do you see as significant about art? Do you think art should be incorporated more into school curriculum?
The camera became my savior because I discovered early on what I was passionate about. Some people go their whole life and never discover what it is they love or what inspires them. As cheesy as it sounds, I feel lucky that I have this tool to help me navigate through out the world.
I would never have even picked up a camera had it not been for the photography classes offered at my high school. It’s unfortunate that art programs are the first to get cut when budgets are low because art, of all types, is so necessary. Art gives us hope, it can make you feel good, it insights thought, encourages dialogue and can help people heal. Art should definitely be incorporated in to school curriculum more.
read the whole interview with photographer amanda lopez @ juxtapoz
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