Llima Orosa is a self-taught photographer who began her photo journey in 1982 when she stole her mother's Yashica and started taking it with her to school every day. She continued to take photos all through high school and college but it was not until 2001 that she decided to appreciate her abilities and do something with that childhood talent.
Llima has perfected her camera techniques through trial and error. Her work stems from adolescence, life's disappointments and achievements, worldwide travel, a teaching career, and simply appreciating the simple things taken for granted combined with a passion for the fine arts. She never searches for inspiration, guides her subjects, or manipulates her photos. She does not use any props or influence the subject matter to “make it better." It is important that the observers know that they are seeing something that is real and worth saving for the future. When Llima sees something that makes her feel good inside, she photographs it and hopes for the best. In the end, it's not what she thinks of the photo that's important – it's what it does to the person looking at it, how it makes him or her feel, that truly matters to Llima. “We don’t remember days, we remember moments.” It’s her job to capture those moments.
Among various shows she has had the pleasure to be in, she is currently collaborating with two other artists (a writer and a painter) on a book of paintings, drawings, photography, and poetry.
“Should you choose to have one of my photographs, I hope it will bring you the same feelings of bliss and exhilaration that I experienced while capturing it.” Llima Orosa
