Though his early years were spent in a trailer park in a Minnesota town of just 500 people, Oscar always had big dreams. A creator at heart, he explored comic books as a kid, and from there, fell for the tech side of art. Yet it wasn’t until he stumbled upon a camera in college that his calling manifested. With no experience, Oscar set out to recreate the professional photos he was drawn to on Instagram. Self-taught via YouTube, he collaborated with fellow creators on portrait photography, through which he would eventually go on to travel the country, shooting along the way. His passion and career came together in one, yet Oscar’s love for the craft is what drives him. “Make sure you're happy with your work, and you're doing it for yourself,” he says with an earnest smile.

This is his story.

Follow Oscar on social media under @sotahboy

Produced by Willa

Written by: Oscar Salinas

Executive producers: Magnus Ohman & Jeanette Ohman

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