Full Name? Zyaire Porter
Age? 21
Birthday? Sept 5th
Hometown? Inglewood
Dream Car? Lambo mercialago
Dream Lifestyle? "In house studio . Wake up . Photo shoots. Edit. Sleep. Repeat."
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?
" Not quite finished"
Who is your favorite musician? ..not sure ..as in instrument player?
"If so , tenacious D."
What's the funniest movie you've ever seen? The Wood. Any Jim Carrey movie.
"If you can compare yourself to a cartoon character who would it be and why? Aing from Avatar .. Because im young with a purpose"
Who was your childhood crush? "Jennifer Lopez (because she played Selena)"
If you could do a photoshoot with anybody in the world, who would you choose? "If dead .. Marilyn Monroe & dorthy dandridge .. If alive .. Paula patton & Dania Ramirez"
What is your favorite movie? "The Wood"
Do you have any weird habits? "Uhmm not that i know of ."
What was your favorite book as a child and why? "..And the people could fly" .. Just a really dope book of african american history.
Tell me a little about yourself
"Im just a strong minded 21 year old guy from LA whose talents are only limited by me. I don't do much , just try to stay in my lane."
Where did PorterHouse get its name?
"My last name is Porter for one. And i love steak and Porterhouse is a top of the line steak. So i ran with the whole "top of the line photography"
What does photography mean to you?
"Photography is a way of life . Its probably the only thing that can freeze time. In a way , photography is a language."
When did you realize you wanted to start photography?
"I'd have to say summer of 08. I always liked photography , just never took it serious until then."
What makes a good photographer in your opinion?
"Someone who takes their time .. Someone who has a purpose for every photo."
Does the type of camera a person has matter in ways that it affects the quality of the picture?
"No . Because its about the photographer not the camera . And plus, you can do pretty much anything in photoshop."
Do you have a favorite photographer?
"Not yet . I like Bobby hundreds. Michael Morales. Sean Lyles. Derek Blanks and many more."
What advice do you have for individual's trying to get into photography?
"Read the manual. And have a goal! Without goals you will not progress and end up "just taking pictures" here & there."
What are some of your photography goals?
"Right now , just stay consistant with great photos & eventually have my own studio to work out of."
What has been your greatest accomplishment?
"Havent really accomplished anything yet to me but I'd say just being acknowledged by my peers & clients as a great photographer."
Do you feel a picture is worth a 1000 words?
"No, a picture is worth more than 1,000! And then again some photos leave you speechless."
How would you define your personal style?
"Uhmmm my own! Lol i wear what i like . I love jordans though."
Where do you get your inspiration?
"I get inspiration from other photographers."
Where can readers find out more about you and your work?
www.porterhousela.net or www.porterhousela.tumblr.com
Do you think that society would be different if photography was never invented?
'Yes , because a lot of things would be just rumors without photo proof."
Fast forward, five years from now, where can you see yourself?
"Me & my daughter walking around the city with my camera ."
Interviewing PorterHouse LA was absolutely mind blowing. Seeing an individual so passionate about their work was amazing. If you have dreams or have something you have a passion for GO AFTER IT. PorterHouse has proved that you can turn your dreams into reality and there is never a dream too big enough to chase. Never let anyone stop you from doing something you love. Every day is better day to turn your dreams into reality. Start now!
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