What inspires you?
STEPHANIE: Honestly, my lifestyle, personal
conflicts, and the city I grew up in inspire me. It’s
been tough all my life. All I can do is push myself to
do better and be successful. Through the good and
the bad, Growing up on the Southside of Chicago
shaped me. I want to leave behind something
positive for my friends, family, neighborhood, and
my people. Photography is one way of expressing
my emotions and my love for art.
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