Sahara cut her teeth with street style. “I was living in a small town and location options were pretty limited, so we had to get creative,” she explained. That led to shooting for a student-run fashion magazine. “I worked with other like-minded creatives and together we conceptualized, styled, directed, casted, produced, and curated shoots. That was really influential to my growth,” Sahara said.

“Definitely Pro Mode. Absolutely no question,” declared Sahara. Being able to control Galaxy photography settings, like ISO and shutter speed, makes a big difference. “When you shoot in Pro Mode, you can bring the exposure down and get all those highlights in,” she emphasized.

Sahara’s deep love of art history draws her to photos that blend conceptual art with fashion—much of which she finds on Instagram. The network also helps with scouting interesting models and finding cool collaborations.

Study, study, study. She recommends getting familiar with art history and the foundation of photography before setting out to shoot. After all, understanding the practice you’re building helps you make your mark as an artist.

Sahara’s got a lot on her plate, but she keeps a fresh eye by balancing commercial projects with personal ones. Her goal: “working on more creative editorial shoots and building creative teams."