Atlanta's people to watch in 2009

Atlanta's people to watch in 2009

Photographer

Name: Cara Pastore
AKA: F22studio. I named my photography studio after the F-stop on a camera's lens. F:22 creates a photograph with great depth of field and a wide range of focus.
Neighborhood: Castleberry Hill
Age: Thirty wonderful
What pays the bills? Photographer

Describe your job: I am an ultra-eclectic creative photographer who shoots a lot of packaging and publicity images for the music recording Industry. I am also the agency photographer for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. I create the images that are used by the State’s Commerce and Trade Divisions, Georgia's Tourism Office as well as Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office.

Your passion project:  I am using my creativity to inspire, help, and create awareness for social justice and community non-profit organizations. Recently, I photographed a portrait series of  in need children for Life Community Services in South Africa. I am trying to raise funds and awareness for this program and will be having a photo show at the Pinckneyville Community center in April.

Where would you get "flashed" by Metromix?
From the photo pit of every Rock Star show in Atlanta! 

What is your favorite restaurant and why? 
I love the Bionic Breakfast at Ria's Bluebird. For lunch, my  favorite vegetarian place is Harmony on Buford Highway. For dinner, Two Urban Licks if I want to be festive and Carroll Street Café if I want to be chill.

What's next for you in 2009? 
Directing and photographing Jam Sessions Live from F22studio, shooting a rock documentary and embracing new horizons, diversity and culture within my art. Also, more trips to Africa and keeping life on the bright side!

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Living on an island,swinging in a hammock on the front porch of my Ewok Village-type home and traveling by boat to shoot exotic destinations.

Who inspires you?
My mom. She is a super creative entrepreneur that has been working in the interior design industry for 30 years. She has showed me the skills necessary to be a strong, wise woman and taught me the importance of laughter in life. She has always been an inspiration for me to try new things and has always encouraged me to be adventurous.
 
What five songs would make up your life's playlist?
Bjork, "Hyperballad"
Jane's Addiction, "Classic Girl"
U2, "Still Haven't Found What I’m Looking For"
Stevie Wonder, “Pastime Paradise”
Zap Mama, “Take Me Coco”
 
What is an Atlanta event in 2009 that you will not miss?
Lazarus Super Bowl and Chili Cook-off and Trinity Vineyard's Annual Super Bowl party with the homeless.