We had the good fortune of connecting with Aurange and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aurange, what role has risk played in your life or career?
I think the more up-and-coming artists should try and take more risk, not just with their art but with themselves. Taking a risk doesn’t mean quitting your job to do this full time, it means trying new things, going out of your comfort zone, or proving to yourself that you can do this! Taking a risk plays a huge part in my life, my mother always told me “it’s okay to take risks in life, if you fail, learn from it and try again” and I live by that my whole life. It plays a big role not just with my life but with my career as well, I’ve made a lot of risks and I’ve failed but I always got back up and tried again!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My story is still being written in the stars, how I got here has taught me a lesson not just with the art I produce but also in my everyday life. It wasn’t an easy road doing photography I had a lot of losses before I started getting any wins. I had challenged a lot of them!! “How do I be like them?” Or “I need to make it to the finish line right now!” The question I’ve told myself for years until I just focused on myself and slowed down and went at my own pace. The oranges I use are to represent who I am the energy I carry with me, I show what love looks like through my eyes and a deeper meaning that’s a secret I’m keeping to myself haha but I’m thankful for the road I’ve been on even at this stage I still fail but I get up and continue to be the best I know I can be and keep going!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m such a homebody I barely go out haha Umm I’ll show them some of the museums the Getty is a beautiful place to go! Food places I’m still kinda new on the best spots to eat at but you can’t go wrong with a pizza place! I love to cook so I’ll probably be doing that 80% more than eating out. I’d love to make a silent film/ photos of their trip while they’re in town that’s something cool to do! And to the beach to end the week off proper!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would love to appreciate my close friends and family! They really keep me on my toes and encourage me when I take a lose. I’m thankful for the people I’ve surrounded myself with and appreciate there love and support.

Website: www.laikadreamphotography.com

Instagram: laika_dream

Twitter: Aurange_

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Image Credits
Models: Ashley Marie Jones Regan Ravena Bailey Joseph Damian Taylor Gingrich Paulina Vazirizand Abby Semenick Angel Lin Mina & Ebonie

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