Today we’d like to introduce you to Tomeeca Bonilla.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I’ve always loved photography for as long as I can remember. I was definitely one of the kids in the late ’80s with a Polaroid and a wind-up camera everywhere I went. I took photographs of everything. The lady at the local photo store even knew me by name. I Graduated high school in Pensacola, Florida in 2003. Whew, I’m getting old. I didn’t really have much time for photography after school. It was time to work work work. I had my son in 2007 and found out I had cervical cancer and immediately had a hysterectomy after the birth of my son. Eleven months later his dad passed away. I know it’s sad but everything happens for a reason. In that moment I decided to live each day as it was my last. I took a few online courses and a couple of hands-on classes to keep my mind busy. As well as read every article or post about photography I could find. I would say Almost a year later I met my husband of 13 years now. He knew of my passion for photography and got me a camera for my birthday. I would never spend the money on myself. Since then, I have explored many different areas of photography and like to call my style creative and controversial. It’s more like art everyone has a different opinion and way it should be done. I’m a super creative quirky spontaneous kinda person. Always ready to try something new or push the boundaries of normalcy.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I feel like I have so much love for photography it could never be a struggle. I’ve done it for free and I’ve gotten paid for it. Either way, I’m still getting the same butterflies with every image I produce as I did with the first photo I ever took. I have helped people get into the business and watched them grow and for that, I am truly grateful.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Artistic Shutter Photography?
As a photographer, I love to capture you in a raw unseen side of yourself. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook. I specialize in creative, lifestyle, boudoir, artistic, and portrait photography. My eye for creativeness and vibe is not like anyone you have ever met before. I offer many different packages as well as mini sessions and themed shoots. If you have an idea of your own, I’m also always open to do that as well.
Contact Info:
- Email: Artisticshutterphotography@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistic.shutter.photography/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtisticShutterPhotography/
Image Credits
Tomeeca Bonilla
Artistic Shutter Photography
