RAY ROBERTS

Alex (@alexshanksx), taken in Holland Park. via Instagram https://ift.tt/2ZV16jO

Two years ago, I graduated from film school. The very next day, I moved to London. Time flies so dang fast. This was a very exciting and tremendously terrifying as well as lonely period in my life. I had no clue how I was going to survive being freelance in this saturated industry but it hasn’t been all bad. I very much felt like I was fighting all on my one, with no safety net. It was easy to be envious of others. But even during the rough months, I knew I’d rather be a struggling filmmaker and my own boss than doing a 9 to 5. That’s what kept me going. Being my own boss and in charge of my career is the most rewarding thing in my life. I still overwork myself constantly and burn out from time to time but I’m in a very happy place right now. I think two years ago, I’d be proud to know that. 📷: @noor.atchia via Instagram https://ift.tt/320c9tR

Sarocha (@sarocha_b), taken in Notting Hill. via Instagram http://bit.ly/2ZE3MSX

Kyomi (@kyomichey), taken in Kings Cross. 🥤 via Instagram http://bit.ly/31JuqM9

Kayleigh (@kayleighheree), taken in Greenwich. via Instagram http://bit.ly/2KjCkFy

Raya, in Holland Park. 🌿 via Instagram http://bit.ly/30zCjTT

Another one of @loveisenough. Despite the Instagram algorithm treating me like trash, (I only get likes from about 2% of my followers lol) I’m feeling motivated to shoot more portraits for the first time in a while! It’s a great creative outlet. After days of working on videos for clients (the majority of my income) it’s great to meet up with new and interesting people, make a connection and be creative with no strict plans or clients to please. 😌 via Instagram http://bit.ly/2wdonkc

Fellow Filipino, Raya @superrichkiids was so lovely to photograph! Spent 96% of the time laughing. She also has my name but with an extra ‘a’🌿 via Instagram http://bit.ly/2LSTpsi

Missing the sakura already 🌸 via Instagram http://bit.ly/2YEByal

Took Kayleigh’s photograph for the first time in a thousand years. We spent 90% of the time joking around or talk trash about how toxic Instagram model culture is. via Instagram http://bit.ly/2VmbS00

missing winter in brooklyn. @laurapetersen_lp via Instagram http://bit.ly/2PXt1fa

Hanami, with @loveisenough 🌸 via Instagram http://bit.ly/2GO9XNC

portrait of @ohmygarters via Instagram http://bit.ly/2uZvSe4

@ohmygarters was so lovely to photograph via Instagram http://bit.ly/2X5xajL

@liliruger, taken in Brooklyn via Instagram http://bit.ly/2WOe1Tm

@atnxo, in Bethnal Green via Instagram https://ift.tt/2U47QxE

Portrait of my lovely friend, @dotttiejames via Instagram https://ift.tt/2CkLMnw