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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 105FFM: You were selected as a Sailor of the Quarter from amongst a fleet of 8,000 sailors. Describe your feeling when you heard the news? ND: I felt validated because I was new to the ship and proved myself really quickly.FFM: Do you think your multi-cultural background gives you a different perspective in approaching clients and your craft of photography? ND: Not only in photography, but I think in life in general. I am more sensitive to different point of view, life or art, and the wider experience really gave me an edge of a better understanding about life in general.FFM: Your resume is full of accomplishmentsDo you believe you were born a talented artist or did you have to work very hard at it? What gives you the motivation? ND: I think talent in general is something you were born with. There is a range just as much as some people are born smarter than others.FFM: What type of cameras do you shoot with? ND: Canon 5d, 6d, 7dFFM: What advice do you have for the folks who want to get into fitness photography?ND: Only do it if you%u2019re passionate about it. Just like in any other photography, only the top really makes money.FFM: Your hobbies include weightlifting and hiking-do you have routine? How do you manage to keep yourself disciplined with your busy schedule? ND: I am extremely busy right now but I keep fitness in my schedule at least 3 times a week whether its gym, cardio, or hiking.FFM: You also shoot fashion-how do you balance your time between various styles of photography? Do you shoot from time to time just for yourself or are all of your shootings project-driven? ND: All my shoots are project driven. I cater to what%u2019s needed.FFM: How much time do you spend in your studio? Do you prefer studio shooting or onsite projects? ND: I prefer outside shoots because they are more challenging. Studio is something I do all the time. However, I don%u2019t like traveling for photoshoots unless it%u2019s really worth it, creatively and/or financially. Traveling as a photographer with all your gears can be hard.FFM: What are your career goals in the next 5 years? ND: Direct films, be a successful entrepreneur, and do photography projects that I am really passionate about.Noel Daganta(818) 793-4472ndpix.comfacebook.com/daganta