Local Feature

I had the pleasure of interviewing Miranda Dampier to get to know her better. For more on Miranda and to see her work, go to here website mdampierphotography.com

1. Where are you from? Does it influence your artwork at all?
   She is from Paris Kentucky. It doesn't influence her work that much and says there isn't much around there. 
2. Why study at NKU?
   NKU offered her a full tuition.
3. What are 3 things you're always carrying on you?
   Phone, headphones, and glasses. 
4. You're stranded on an island with 2 art supplies. What are they?
   Disposable camera and her Go Pro.
5. Who is your biggest personal influence?
   Her younger brother who she considers her best friend is her biggest influence.  
6. Does pop culture influence your work? If so, how?
   Yes, to an extent. Most of her work features solid black and white colors with pops of color.
7. Facebook or Instagram?
   Instagram. 
8. What was the last thing you were listening to?
   UK Basketball game on the radio.
9. Were you born an artist or was it something you picked up at a later age?
   She grew up using cameras in every day life but it then became a passion to become a photographer. 
10. What is your favorite thing about being an artist?
    You don't have to take a math class is one reason but she says it is getting to meet a lot of different people in the art field.