Heyyy, my name is Kenidee Ciera & I am a self-taught film and digital photographer. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia & raised in Covington, Georgia. Although flipping through my family photo albums when I was younger always fascinated me, becoming a photographer wasn't a part of my initial plans. I took a film course in high school because I wanted to be an actress, never the one behind the camera. My journey with photography began 2 years ago, on a study abroad trip during my sophomore year of college, in Oaxaca, Mexico. I didn't know much about cameras. I just knew I wanted to document my experience. Before the trip, I bought my first film camera from eBay (Canon Rebel K2) and watched YouTube tutorials on camera settings & how to shoot film. While shooting in Mexico, I found it funny how I couldn't see the movie; I would just hope I got a great shot. The intentionality behind the film made me so curious to learn more. After I got my film developed, I couldn't help but keep shooting. Coming out of that trip, I created a love for documenting & a passion I wanted to further invest in.

I am passionate about photography because it is one of my favorite creative outlets. It allows me to express what I'm feeling creatively and those that I capture. Through photography, I can highlight the details in the little things that often go unnoticed. Photography has allowed me to connect with others by evoking emotions through an image.

I have been a storyteller for 2 years now. In present day, I am documenting and building more stories. In the future, I plan to showcase my art more, collaborate with creative individuals, explore innovative concepts, and highlight people's stories.

My favorite part about photography is collaboration. I have connected with so many extraordinary individuals by relating to just one thing. The camera. It creates community with the people I collaborate with and those that I capture.

I have curated with @http.mercia, @qualitylenz, & @donnwavyy. I am grateful for any opportunities presented, but I would love to curate with @doechii, @essence, @exquisite_eye, and many others in the future. 📸