Cristina Paynes

At around 2 years old, I became fascinated with filmmaking while watching a zombie film with my mom, despite being terrified. She attempted to reassure me that the zombies were not real by explaining the presence of actors and cameras, but I struggled to comprehend it. This moment sparked my ongoing obsession with filmmaking.

Years later my mother gifted me a 35mm camera that I cherished, seeing the world through its lens.

In high school, I enrolled in a TV production class taught by the school photographer, and I assisted him and his trusted students to be included in the “club.”

I have many images, though some have been lost due to changing online media. My dream is for my photographs to be displayed as art in homes and businesses.

Photojournalism and documentary-style film are my favorite styles, and I used to watch silent films.

films with my dad as a child, and I loved how he would explain every detail. I know now he was probably inventing most of it. But I like that about the entire silent films and the photographs; it evokes emotion.

This site focuses on photography, with plans to include videos and document personal thoughts and moments.