What do the words "Creative Community" bring to mind for you? How do you feel is the best way to utilize members in a Creative Community?
Sharing of resources. I have recently found Sharegrid.com and find it to be such an amazing resource for rental gear and crew. I am so much happier giving my rental funds to a DP or camera assistant. that I could eventual collaborate with on a job.

How did you discover your creativity?
In 5th grade, I started taking art classes. I learned how to draw, paint, work with clay. While everyone else was doing sports, I was drawing and painting. I ended up getting accepted to a final art program at Syracuse and added photography after my first semester.

What are you working on these days?
Videos Videos Videos

What was your first “Big Break” in your profession?
I would say shooting Michael Jordan. After that job I found my first agent.

What's in your backpack/handbag/tote right now?
I have so many but my goto are my Thinktank bags. They have traveled the world with me.

What is your MOTTO in life?:
Glass half full.

What do your parents think you do?
My dad is an amateur photographer and just loves that I have made my art my career.

What would be your Networking Do's & Dont's?
Ask questions, Be curious about who you are talking with - not in a creepy way as if you read too much of their Facebook page but on a personal level.

Full Name: Laura Crosta
Profession: Photographer & Director
Industry: Advertising
Website: www.lauracrosta.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauracrosta/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracrosta/