We had the good fortune of connecting with Ava DeRicco and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
What sets me apart from others is my timeliness, and the amount of pictures I deliver per shoot! I make it a point to give everyone their pictures back within a week of the shoot, as well as give them around 80 pictures per shoot. I am most proud of my shoot that I did with Spanish model, John Vélez de Segovia! He is based in London, as well as one of my very best friends since 7th grade! He pushed my limits and I got to use professional studio lighting for the first time! The pictures were extraordinary and I cannot wait until we get to shoot together again. I got to where I am today professionally by upgrading my camera equipment, and continuously posting on my Instagram. Without these two components, I wouldn’t nearly have gotten as far as I am right now. It has not been an easy path. With having virtually no time being a full time student, really finding that work/student balance was crucial. I have learned to take what I have learned from other photographers, and really use them as mentors! It has been amazing getting to study under some big names. I would love everyone to know that it’s totally doable to make one of your hobbies become a source of profit!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was visiting from outside of Dallas, I know just the itinerary I would plan out. We would start at Snooze A.M. Eatery which is a breakfast and brunch place. They offer some of the best avocado toast a girl can ask for. I would then love to take them to the Dallas Museum of Art! There is free entry, so it’s an amazing place to go to learn a little bit about history and take some cute pictures as well. After, we could stop by Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen in Lower Greenville. I kid you not, such amazing food there. I always go for the Mi Go without the shrimp. Finally, we would end the day by stopping at my favorite dessert place! Pure Milk and Honey has been a go to for a couple of years now. I never miss the chance to take my friends!


Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Everyone around me who has supported me to the point I am at today deserves credit! This goes to my family, friends, boyfriend, and community. I would not be continuing my photography journey without all of those people. They constantly help me with my balance, and push me to be the best I can be in all that I do.


Website: https://avadericcophotography.myportfolio.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avadericcophotography/

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