Shoot First, Mint Later: A Photographer's Guide to NFTs with Killian Moore
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What happens when a health crisis forces you to abandon old habits and discover new passions? For Killian Moore, putting down the beer and picking up a camera transformed not just his health, but his entire perspective on New York City—a place he'd called home for over a decade.
"When you're documenting the everyday life of New York, you start seeing the city differently," Killian reveals in our conversation. "Before that I had just been a regular New Yorker who was trying to get from point A to point B as quick as possible and pushing people out of the way to get there." This shift in perspective eventually led him skyward, where he discovered his love for aerial photography, shooting from doors-off helicopters to capture the city from breathtaking new angles.
Our discussion travels from Killian's early days of learning photography through Instagram communities to his current work as an in-flight aerial photography instructor. We explore his thoughtful approach to Web3 security (including his four separate hardware wallets, each with a specific purpose), and his entry into NFTs just before the 2021 boom—a time when only a handful of photographers were minting work.
For artists considering the NFT space, Killian offers wisdom earned through experience: "Take your time. Just because you have work to mint doesn't mean that you should mint it immediately." He emphasizes the importance of education, security awareness, and finding supportive communities willing to share knowledge.
Whether you're a photographer looking to enter Web3, an NFT collector curious about artistic process, or simply someone who appreciates the power of reinvention, this conversation offers valuable insights about craft, community, and the courage to see familiar surroundings through fresh eyes.
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