From Documenting to Creating: Willis Aybar's Photographic Odyssey

Greetings to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by your host, Rob Lee. Today I chatted with Baltimore-based photographer Willis Aybar, with a wealth of experience shooting diverse events and locations nationwide, founded Studio 87. His multifaceted space emerged from years of photography and studio rentals, evolving into a hub for creativity, collaboration, and support for local families, artists, non-profits, and small businesses. Willis is renowned for his dedication to documenting life and exceptional customer service. A passionate seeker, he constantly ventures into new creative realms, embodying the spirit of 'Do What You Love ❤️'.

In this installment, we:

• Uncover Willis Aybar's early penchant for capturing life, tracing his journey from documentation to professional photography.
• Deep dive into the pivotal role of customer service in the photography industry and how it contributes to business success, as illuminated by Willis's experience.
• Explore the art of problem-solving in photography through Willis's insights into adapting to various scenarios to create captivating images.
• Examine Willis's artistic evolution beyond photography, delving into his ventures into writing and filmmaking to amplify his creative repertoire.
• Engage in a discussion about the metaphysical aspect of Willis's work as he explores the realms of ghosts and energy within his photographic compositions.

Willis turned his passion for documenting life into a successful business. He highlights customer service and problem solving's significance, adapting to diverse situations. Beyond photography, he explores writing, and filmmaking and believes in energy-infused images.

Mentioned in this episode:

Willis Aybar
Baltimore Studio 87

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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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