Conversations with Christopher Paul

Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher Paul.

Christopher, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
So my story, as I like to call it, started when I took a well needed vacation to New York. it was there when I discovered how much I could do simply just using my iPhone and a brain full of ideas. so much environmental inspiration and experimentation thrown to me from every corner, there was no way not to create. me and my cousin started taking photo and videos sparingly until things started to look a bit official in our eyes. I downloaded apps, looked up tutorials, and graded footage when I found out I could improve what I already had. exploring time square and the surrounding areas was the perfect setting just to make short vlogs or cinematic videos and that’s exactly what I did! after making many short videos with a rush of motivation in my brain, I invested into a Sony camera immediately after returning home from the trip. it was such a big step for me but my new found passion for creating was bigger. I spent a great number of nights just diving into mornings filling my mind with new info or new techniques and terminology. for me to really get into the field, I needed to respect the craft. many headaches and trial runs later, I felt like I could finally handle myself well and trust myself to make something I’m proud of. I spent a lot of time shooting whatever I could with friends and strangers out and about to gain experience. at some point I began to take pictures without thinking much of it. until one day, my first photoshoot approached me by surprise! it was an incredibly simple apartment shoot but it felt like I did something I’ve never done before. from then on, I wanted to advance. immediately, I took to social media in search of my next subject and model. after countless messages and attempts, I secured my next shoots. for someone just starting out this was crazy to me. nature called on me and that’s where I decided to shoot with my first model. every shot I took, took me by surprise as I found myself making faces I hadn’t in a long time. excitement filled my heart and ideas flowed endlessly in those moments, I felt like I could shoot forever. the shots I took pushed me forward into more and more shoots feeling the same. I learned new styles, new purposes for shooting, and began to create my own identity in this whole thing. before I knew it, I was waist deep in the ocean of photography and videography but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I still continue to grow exponentially to this day and hope the rate only increases. most of all, this has been so much fun.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I believe no road that leads you down the right path will be smooth. the bumps mold you and the holes in the road teach you to maneuver well. some struggles I faced were ones I simply had to take on the chin. often dealing with potential models can be very frustrating as I’ve had my time wasted on multiple occasions. working a regular job and calling out on days to shoot just for the shoot to never happen due to unfortunate circumstances or simply miscommunication. days where I spent my whole day waiting for someone to never come. time where I travel great distances all for naught. but I never let it discourage me, I only learned from these experiences and places new boundaries. its all about being efficient with yourself and who you’re working with.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Im NutoMora but I say everyone is. it’s more of a movement than a name. for those who see something that can move them in a way that gets them through the day or the week or more. letting someone know there’s more out there through my art and others who wish to express themselves, I’m proud of the personal progress I’ve made being an introvert at heart still walking streets, strips, anywhere really to make a new connection. I let myself feel the fear of talking to strangers so I could overcome it. I’m proud of that and also the work I’ve done in so little time. some could call me a rookie just coming into this amazing game and they’d be correct. starting in September of 2025 I still feel very new to camera work but not at the same time. I feel like my art is different because of the purpose of it. I don’t shoot to have a soul less presentation. I look for emotion and the way of conveying what I meant to. my shoots are inspired by my subjects natural emotions and capture semi candid moments. art is powered by non-intent to me personally and that’s one of my goals to capture. a shoot that feels as if it was made for many or not, but always for whoever is consuming it.

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
I never looked for a mentor but I did stumble across one when on one of my nature shoots. she was a veteran in the game and I learned a lot from her. id say just go around and talk to people, have your camera out and look like you’re enjoying yourself doing what you do. Ive talked to countless strangers and things have turned out to be great! don’t be afraid of rejection. just be confident and make something of everyday to get closer to your goal.

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