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‘Idal Artistry’ – for ideal photography
“Young entrepreneurs are the future; becoming young business owners, becoming more independent in various areas help build the economy. We are thinkers and doers and we take more chances.”
By Allyiah Allicock
Some of his outstanding work done over the past few months.
Kaieteur News – “Photography is like my escape, it’s where I can be myself and just create my art, where I can do things my way and make my ideas become a reality.” Those are the words of Daniel Anthony Idal, a young photographer who uses his camera to show the world the breathtaking beauty of nature.
Daniel Idal, the young entrepreneur behind ‘Idal Artistry.’
Like many others, amid the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Idal took a chance and turned his creative skills into a business venture, which, according to him, has not only been a great impact to his life but an inspiration to others. This 21-year-old, on February 1 of this year, officially launched his business called ‘Idal Artistry,’ which showcases a range of landscapes and portrait photography. But where did it all begin for him? What led him to pursue his passion in photography? In an exclusive interview with Kaieteur News, this young entrepreneur revealed that it all started back in 2016, while he was touring the interior lands of our country. There he was part of a church group called ‘Nulli Secundus’ which travelled to the hinterland Regions. It was the vast beauty of Guyana’s nature and being able to experience that first-hand that captured his attention and led him to pick up a camera in the first place. His liking for adventure and having the opportunity to travel and see so much beauty that the country has to offer, were the factors that inspired this ‘go-getter’ to chase his dreams. Idal, a self-taught photographer, said that it was the many YouTube videos he watched that helped him to develop the skills he has today. “Everything I know about using a camera, the composition of subjects, I learn all on the internet,” he shared. In approaching the business part of his work, he said that it was the knowledge he grasped while attending the Morgan Learning Centre that prepared him for the different aspects of a business. A few months after kick starting his business, Idal’s support base for his business has been tremendous. The way his work stands-out with their naturalistic feature really helped to gain him a good following on his social media platforms. He said that the numerous posts he made on his Instagram and TikTok pages resulted in several persons booking him for various photo shoots. This, he said, helped him even more and brought about new ideas. Like many others similarly inclined, Idal was faced with challenges. For him it was not being able to get many persons to recognise his work. The pandemic, he said, was a contributing factor. This shortcoming, he said, has had a major negative on his business since certain locations that he uses for his environmental shoots are closed. But all is not lost. Idal revealed that he is able to spend even more time learning new skills and techniques that will better his craft. Recently he has been focusing a great deal on portrait photography. When asked what he has planned moving forward, Idal said that his ultimate goal is to become an adventure photographer and filmmaker. Speaking about young people who are in business and the responsibility they have in society, he noted that “young entrepreneurs are the future; becoming young business owners, becoming more independent in various areas helps build the economy. We are thinkers and doers and we take more chances.” A major advocate for collaboration among young entrepreneurs, Idal explained that it’s not all about the financial aspect but it’s about creating and building each other up. “I’ve seen so many photographers shoot one way and not think outside of the box when I know they have the capacity to do so,” he added. Persons who wish to utilise Idal’s creative service can contact him on telephone number 592-642-4448 or message him via Instagram @idal-artistry.
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