Mo: Is it commissioned or personal oriented work? I'm working on something right now that has to do with a community of creatives here, which feels very beautiful and emotionally charged. Natalia: There's a lot going on in LA, though. It feels like New York fits my work and personality more than here. There are so many artists here that I'm inspired by and lucky to know in LA, but I only come back here for jobs. I say I don't want to live here right now but that could change with time I guess. Natalia: No! I grew up here and moved around a lot. Mo: Have you ever considered coming back to LA? Natalia: Apparently my mom loves it on Facebook. Mo: What does your family think about your work? It could be creating whatever I feel, it doesn't necessarily need to be making portraits. I'd like to spend more time where my family is from in México and make work while I’m there. Natalia: So many people need to be highlighted and heard that aren't, it can feel overwhelming. Mo: Is there anything you feel like you don't get the opportunity to highlight? I like to contribute to stories that highlight people and communities who deserve more visibility. My friendships have always been very inspiring, which runs through my focus on femininity and subcultures I feel connected to. Natalia: Lately I’ve been inspired by painters and cinematography. Mo: What do you believe informs your work? I'll go to exhibits, see films, I go to a lot of shows, I try to read daily. I try to be conscious about how I fill my time when I'm not working. Natalia: Sometimes I sleep! But yeah, I do. Natalia: Not for me, I like to work more than anything. Mo: And have you felt like the pace in New York is too fast for you? Being self taught, I really felt I had to figure it out as I went. I had some mutual friends and one close relationship here but besides that the transition felt pretty isolated. Mo: Did you know anyone in New York before making the move? I felt too comfortable in Los Angeles because I'm from here, so I wanted to challenge myself and came to New York for photography. Natalia: I wanted to learn more and be exposed to work that I like, personally.
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