Today we’d like to introduce you to Chad Price.
Chad, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
As a child, I always had a love for creating. I grew up drawing, writing stories, playing instruments, etc., but as I got older, my attention turned towards sports. I put art in the backseat. In 2015, I attended the University of West Georgia to play football and to study computer science. Honestly, I had no history or love for computer science and this showed in school. I ended up changing my major to Mass Communications, specifically in film/video. This is where my love for art was rekindled and began to grow. I had classes from sound design all the way to screenwriting and these courses opened me up to a new way of thinking.
Fast forward to my senior year of school, while still playing football, I purchased my first camera. I applied a lot of the knowledge I gained from my cinematography classes to photography and I just began shooting. I shot everything from landscapes, street, sunrises, sunsets, etc. This is what led me to where I am today as a photographer. I love the fact that I shoot many different forms of photography and the people around me inspire me to keep getting out of my comfort zone.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I feel like the road is just beginning for me. It has been extremely tough to get started in this field. I see myself as an introvert, so pushing myself to get out and meet new people has always been something I’ve had to work at. I believe that I can go as far as I want to with my photography so I’ve pushed myself to jump out of my comfort zone. With so many talented people out there, it can be tough to build a name. This has been the main struggle, but I’m not the type to force anything. I want everything to be organic and someday, people will love what I create and the struggles will mean that much more.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a photographer. I shoot video as well, but I am mainly a photographer. I shoot portraits, sports, landscapes, events, etc. I am most proud of my versatility and use of colors. There is originality in my work. A lot of my portraits are simplistic, fun, and show emotions of the subjects. I also love to play with colors in my landscape and fine art photography.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
Atlanta is a special place. I love that you can spend one day in the city and make some life-changing moves. I feel like everyone wants to come to Atlanta because there is opportunity here. I don’t like the crime and poverty, but that happens everywhere. I just want the best for the city.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @cxp30 AND @thechadprice
- Twitter: @cxp30
