by Kimberly Patino | Aug 12, 2015 | Motivation
I once heard a joke from a man who said “What do artists and coffee filters have in common?” and when I asked for the answer, he replied “They’re disposable!”
I remember being so furious I stormed out and thought to myself that he was ignorant and had no clue what he was talking about. It never crossed my mind ever again until recently… (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Aug 5, 2015 | Life Outside The Studio
Have you ever been so focused on your artform that once you are done with it…..you realize you are all alone?
One of my favorite photographers I go to for inspiration is Zack Arias. He is a commercial and music photographer and has really resonated with me when I was let go of my job. While watching one of his lectures on Creative Live about photography and family – it hit me. (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Aug 1, 2015 | Motivation
For the past couple of months I wanted to quit.
I know this may be something that cannot and should not be said by a working photographer. Lately I’ve been in a world of funk about who I am, what I (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Jun 25, 2015 | Motivation
Do you remember the days when you were a child and how life was so simple?
I like having those conversations with my loved ones because we reminisce on old childhood memories. And after going through some of my own, I realize why people think they their childhood was simple: because we had less responsibility & our minds were filled with imagination! (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Jun 10, 2015 | Life Outside The Studio
If you’ve ever felt like an outsider your entire life – this is for you!
I was born with the “weird gene”. My mother would say that I am the “weird” one in my family who has outrageous imaginations; that I’m just simply crazy. I have always felt out of place at home and in school so it’s safe to say the social part of my childhood years was lacking big time. (more…)