Booooooom: What got you into photography in the first place?
Ashley A. Ross: I was always creative, even as a child. Growing up my main interests were in painting and drawing, I then took a digital photography class in high school and immediately gravitated towards the creative process in making a photograph. It wasn’t until I began my undergraduate studies where I really began to explore thematic and conceptual ideas in photography.
What inspires you to continue to make work now?
Currently, my art practice is centered on creating from a place of curiosity and genuine interest rather than following trends. As a photo-based artist, it is common to be influenced by algorithms and feel pressured to create based on demand rather than creativity. It’s important for me to establish a solid foundation in my art practice so that I can continue to produce work that I am passionate about, regardless of achievements or current trends.
