We had the good fortune of connecting with Braeden Pato and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Braeden, what inspires you?
Something that keeps me inspired with my art is seeing the content that others are producing. There are many large creators who I have looked up to for a large part of my life. With that being said, it is also my friends that inspire me. Through what I do I have met a great community of creators such as myself and seeing their work inspires me to be great.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a freelance photographer and videographer. I would describe my area of work as adventure/travel/surf. I love exploring the world, as well as taking my camera with me into the ocean. From when I started, about four years ago, I have come such a long. way. I have learned to be disciplined in everything I do and how to stay motivated even when I am feeling down. I have met such an incredible community of people and have been blessed with so many opportunities.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Being from San Diego my whole life, I have done a great amount of exploring within this city. Some of my favorite spots include rooftops in the downtown area, as well as the beaches. If I had a friend in town, I would begin the day with sunrise at Glamis Sand Dunes. After, I would spend some time at the beach and finally finish the day with sunset on top of a skyscraper downtown.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Someone who I owe everything and more to is my mom. Throughout my photography/videography career she has been someone that has always given me an immense amount of support, even when I was just starting. To this day, she is still my biggest fan.

Website: Braephotos.com

Instagram: Braedenpato

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