My name is Alissa Baltazar and I am in love with photography. 

 

One of my earliest childhood memories was of my mother in a dark room processing photographs.  She raised me with an appreciation for all things art related.  I grew up drawing, writing prose and poetry, in harmony with a world of beauty.

 

However, my working life did not begin with photography.  Instead, I studied mechanical engineering and was awarded a degree in it.  It was never fulfilling work and I spent years searching for my real passion.  I changed many different jobs and traveled a lot.  Years of globetrotting made me adaptable and taught me to think outside the box.

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In 2014, my father-in-law gave me his old point-and-shoot camera and I haven’t stopped taking pictures since.  I finally found my true calling and have put all of my creative energy into this wonderful profession.  The opportunity to show a bit of your inside world and unique vision in every picture is inspiring.  Capturing the character and charisma of each subject is a truly magical experience.

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I am a fashion and portrait photographer but also shoot food, events, weddings and families.  I’ve enjoyed them all but continue to search for new ideas, concepts and challenges.