Why the name “PhotoEssence?”

The word “Photosynthesis” almost became a blueprint for “PhotoEssence.” Photosynthesis is one of the most important metabolic reactions on the planet! It combines carbon dioxide, water, and photonic energy (sunlight) to form oxygen and complex carbon molecules. The power of light is harvested to create the vast plant structures we see today that many species (including humans) depend on. Photography uses the power of light as well.

What is you favorite photography?

I enjoy many types of photography, but I especially enjoy exposure photography where you modulate how much light is allowed onto the camera sensor. For example, “light painting” is when you “draw” with light using a long exposure time.

What advice would you give someone who wants to start a business?

No two businesses are the same. What makes you unique can and should be used to give you a unique advantage. Business needs several things to be successful including: discipline and vision guides you and keeps you building your business, versatility and adaptability gives you a growth mindset that sees hurtles as learning opportunities and flexibility to see your business grow in new ways. Hard work, dedication, and some capital are necessary. Enjoy your business because it is uniquely yours. You have the choice to make it what it is.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

First I wanted to be an artist, then actor, and finally a scientist. I am currently working in biotech and plan to get my PhD or something similar. 
I wonder how that turned out. 🤫

Where do you want to travel? 

I want to go to Japan, parts of Latin America including Panama and Colombia, Ireland and Amsterdam again, Australia, Austria again, Egypt, eastern India, Ireland, Canada, and another planet if I could.

What movie and music genres do you like? And what are you favorite movies?

Movies: Science fiction, drama, animations, adventure, and some horror movies. 😱

Favorite movies and shows: Inception, Treasure planet, Atlantis, 3-Body Problem, Avatar the Last Airbender, Chernobyl (really good but really dark), Sword Art Online, Pose, ALL STUDIO GHIBLI movies, and more!

Music: House and electronic, drum & base, punk rock, and dance music. 

What do you like to do for fun? 

I like to workout (strength training, calisthenics, boxing, swimming), I love being outside, I enjoy nights out, traveling when I can (and when I can afford to), and other on and off activities like reading, camping/hiking, and more.