Artist Spotlight | MJ

Name: MJ

Job Title/Description:
Sailor/Secretarial

Personal website/online gallery:
None but what I have on the Emancipated Artist at the moment.

What’s your camera of choice?
Canon EOS 50D

Finish this sentence:
Taking pictures makes me feel exhilarated.

What subjects do you love capturing the most? 
People and animals - living things! It's exciting to capture their poses, emotions and make them happy with aesthetic photos of themselves.


Who are some of your photography icons?
Peter Talkenberger (my father), Thorsten Overgaard, Thomas Mangelsen

Where do you find your inspiration to keep your photography fresh and creative?
By traveling to different places and seeing different cultures and landscapes.

Do you enjoy other creative endeavors besides photography?
Yes, I additionally draw and occasionally paint as well.

What’s the key to doing what you love AND making a living? 
Doing one's job well and thus creating time to do what one loves!