Today we’d like to introduce you to Robby Corona.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I first got into photography because my great grandmother used to often get me rangefinder film cameras when I was growing up in the 90’s in El Paso. I also always loved to draw as a boy and I think art and photography are closely related. When you draw you have to decide what elements of the image will go where on the paper, and it helps with composition greatly. Later, my uncle started taking me on trips all around the US, Canada and Mexico and I started wanting to document all the amazing things I saw during my travels. I continued traveling as a young adult and even lived in France, Brazil, and traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia. Once I was able to afford a professional camera, my photography took off and I was able to do a lot more connecting the vision in my head to the reality of it.
Please tell us about your art.
I focus on photographing people and places around the world that inspire me. I love religious or spiritual contexts and also people with a bit of edge to them.
What do you think about conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
I think the digital age is really revolutionizing how art is dispersed. Now, anyone can have an online presence and market themselves and their artistic style. I think it’s good because it lets a lot of really talented people put themselves out there more easily than they could 10 or 20 years ago. I think you can help an artist by even just reaching out to them if you like their art, collaborate with them if you are also an artist, or spread the news of what they do to others.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
I am mostly based out of Austin, and you can find my work at www.coronaphy.com or follow me on Instagram @coronaphy. Please feel free to comment and interact with me if you like my work I always enjoying making a new connection.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.coronaphy.com
- Phone: 915-407-5310
- Email: rcoronaphy@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coronaphy/
Image Credit:
Mazahuatl, Oli Campos, Rou Juliette
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