Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel Nova, Jr.
Daniel, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
My affair with photography dates back to adolescence. I’ve always had a fascination for looking at photos of my parents, uncles and aunts when they were younger, and recording memories as well. On a few occasions as a kid, I got my hands on disposable film cameras and practiced my photo skills on people and things; and as a teenager when digital began taking the world by storm, my family got a Canon point-and-shoot PowerShot which I would “borrow” weekly during the summer to document my whereabouts. Fast forward about 11 years (to now), things are far more serious than before… photography is my preferred craft.
Has it been a smooth road?
For the most part it has been a smooth road; however, photography is insanely competitive, and one struggle I face as a result is directly tied with my confidence. I’ll often fall into creative ruts if I feel like I’m standing in the shadow of another photographer whose work generates more engagement than mine. But whenever I crawl out of those ruts, my vision is clearer than it previously was.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Daniel Nova, Jr. Analogue and Digital Photography – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Besides digital, a fair amount of my work is done on film, and I think that sets me apart from not all, but most. Many photographers rely on the instant gratification and error correction of shooting digital (something I’m guilty of myself), but, depending on the nature of the session or the client, I’ll photograph exclusively on analogue because it challenges me to think twice about my compositions. The tangible process of shooting film, and the way film stocks render highlights and skin tones, make it more aesthetically pleasing than digital.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
What I like best about is that it’s very community-driven, and there’s a lot of unity among Bostonians and those from other regions of MA. Nonetheless, every pro comes with a con, and for an artist like myself, Boston is rather dry and absent of leeway.
Contact Info:
- Website: danielnovajr.com
- Phone: 6177750554
- Email: danielnovajr@gmail.com
- Instagram: @_danielism, @analogue_shotz
- Facebook: Facebook.com/danielnovajr
Image Credit:
Photo of me by Joey Clark
Featured in these photos: Asa Benjamin (Model), Annie Rizzo (Dancer with flour), Anson Frazier “Anson Rap$” (Artist with microphone)
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