Brandon Pavan is 23 and wishes he raced motogp. MOSSLESS: What’s been the hardest aspect of your transition from fine art to fashion photography? BRANDON PAVAN: The hardest part about the transition from fine-art to fashion work is having to rely on other people to get something done. Its nearly impossible to be a one man band when trying to shoot fashion work, especially when my fine art/travel stuff has been dependent on just me and my camera. Also, I have found that just labeling it as fashion brings up a different set of connotations that my work may not fit into.ML: Who/what/where are important parts of your photographic process?BP: The most important part of my process are people and connections that I have with them. Whether it be that I’ve known them for 10 yrs or if i’ve just met them, I always feel like my work is emotionally driven and personal. The same even goes for my fashion work. I try to use and take photographs that are beautiful to me and do mean something to me. I ultimately shoot because I like it and do it for myself, and then just hope that people will appreciate it.ML: What do you look for when scouting locations to shoot? BP: I look for areas where there is potential for good composition and where I could eventually make a photograph. I also look for light -  beautiful light can make a great photograph.ML: I know music really inspires you and your images - what’s on your playlist these days? BP: As of late, Riceboy Sleeps and Lucero have been on heavy rotation.

Brandon Pavan is 23 and wishes he raced motogp. 

MOSSLESS: What’s been the hardest aspect of your transition from fine art to fashion photography? 
BRANDON PAVAN: The hardest part about the transition from fine-art to fashion work is having to rely on other people to get something done. Its nearly impossible to be a one man band when trying to shoot fashion work, especially when my fine art/travel stuff has been dependent on just me and my camera. Also, I have found that just labeling it as fashion brings up a different set of connotations that my work may not fit into.

ML: Who/what/where are important parts of your photographic process?
BP: The most important part of my process are people and connections that I have with them. Whether it be that I’ve known them for 10 yrs or if i’ve just met them, I always feel like my work is emotionally driven and personal. The same even goes for my fashion work. I try to use and take photographs that are beautiful to me and do mean something to me. I ultimately shoot because I like it and do it for myself, and then just hope that people will appreciate it.

ML: What do you look for when scouting locations to shoot? 
BP: I look for areas where there is potential for good composition and where I could eventually make a photograph. I also look for light -  beautiful light can make a great photograph.

ML: I know music really inspires you and your images - what’s on your playlist these days? 
BP: As of late, Riceboy Sleeps and Lucero have been on heavy rotation.