YOUR KINGDOM NOW MAGAZINE YKN MAGAZINE ISSUE 4 | 2017 | Page 17

A PHOTOGRAPHER’S DEBUT by Ricardo Pryce As a creative person, I've always been intrigued by other creatives; always wanting to find and help them develop their talents through steering and encouraging them in the direction of purpose. A few weeks ago, while searching for creative talent for this conference, I was introduced to Corey Langley, a young photographer. I asked him a fairly simple question to which he gave an answer that made me sit down and think about life a bit more. I have never heard a photographer use words so effectively and creatively to define himself and his passion. My Question: "If you had an opportunity to inspire others by talking about what you do, what would you say?" His Reply: "I was always a hyperactive child growing up. A ball full of energy looking for something to destroy, fix or create. Throughout my childhood I thought that the word 'hyperactive' described an unwanted characteristic but looking back now it was what steered me onto the path to becoming an artist. Photography to me isn’t just about taking pictures. It’s about capturing small fractions of life into a medium that lives on forever. It is a known fact that time flies and no one will ever be able to relive a moment, but with a camera we as humans can come close to this. Whether it be for a formal event or a personal shoot, the way a client’s face lights up when they peruse the photos I've taken encourages me to continue doing what I do best. Growth has been and always will be my main focus and with the progress I’ve made over the years I am excited for what comes next.“ I looked at his work and true to his word his photographs were the visual manifestation of his answer. They, with a simplicity that only a creative might understand, poured out his life and passion. The committee met and discussed. We decided that Corey would be the one to capture this fraction of life - this experience, and communicate it to the world. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Kingdom Embass y Ministries, I introduce to you, the official photographer for Your Kingdom Now Conference 2017, Mr Corey Langley! FEEL FREE TO CONTACT HIM AT : Cell Number: 1-876-487-8194 Email Address: [email protected] Instagram Page: corey.langley >>> | Page 15