Arica777

believe that I am doing photography for a reason. This is not just a source of income for me, it is what I believe to be a calling... and let me tell you, I really love it! Through my photography, I have had the opportunities to meet amazing people, travel this beautiful planet and document true stories. I believe that a photo can speak a thousand words. I love to capture a moment of honesty, a genuine smile, real laughter, and tangible love. I hope that when I am gone, the photos I take will continue to speak the stories I have seen and heard. Many people have asked “Why did you choose the name Manifesto?”. The reason for the name is the heart behind each photo I take. The word Manifesto means “a public declaration of ones intentions, opinions, objectives, or motives.” That is what I want to shine through my photos. The real you, your inside person. The other reason for the name is that I believe in being a person of honesty and integrity. So what is my Manifesto? I declare to you this day that my intention is to start and finish each aspect of my job with excellence. My opinion is that people come before money. My objective is to bring a smile to your face, a tear to your mother’s eye and to stir up other fuzzy feelings when you see your photos. The motive behind my work is to make this world a more beautiful place, from the inside out.