i was browsing IFB a few days ago and found this guy. his username's Expressions Realia (it came out to be his blog's name as well), and his website contained...well, photos. amazing photos, in fact. i got interested in this boy and decided to ask him a few questions, then post them, and then show you a few of his works. here we go.
Who are you?
My name is Unyime, but before I recently embraced my full name everyone has known me simply as U.J. I am 20 years old, and have always been living in
Southern California my entire life, just in different cities throughout the years. I am currently in College, studying for a degree in Pharmacy believe it or not. I look like a Pharmacist, right?
What led you to start your blog?
In the beginning, it was an experimental blog.
You don't see too many gentleman who aren't of a certain stereotype blogging about fashion. But it really inspires me creatively. I began my blog as the typical fashion/photography/lifestyle blog, but as I honed my inspiration and re-ignited my passion for photography and film, I thought it best to use my blog now for only personal
style in attempts to inspire other people looking to express themselves. It's empowering seeing others who are strong enough to display themselves for the entire online community to see. I was inspired to inspire.
Speak a little about your Photography. What inspires you?
I would rather have it speak for itself, but if I had to say a few words I would say it is an extension of my mind. You know I always think you can tell the extent of someone's madness by the content of their ideas. When inspiration hits me for a film for example, I write all my raw emotions on paper unfiltered. My inspiration comes from art, music, people, tribulation. Anything that strengthens you can be used as inspiration.
What are your thoughts on fashion?
I feel fashion is trend. As you find and explore your creative style through fashion, you find what works and what doesn't for yourself. Although there will always be the one article of clothing everyone is after, I no longer feel the need to follow trends because my style is now my own. What inspires me is the fashion community's ability to take an everyday person and inspire them to express themselves how they otherwise may have not been able to do.
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