Question
Who are the key figures that inspire Scott Kivowitz's community-driven photography magic?
Answer
Scott’s community-driven photography is rooted in a mix of family, photographic giants, and everyday people who lead with kindness.
From family, the biggest inspirations are his grandfather and father, both photographers whose cameras and legacy Scott still carries and uses. He often photographs with the thought that his father is watching and proud.
In photography history, names like Robert Frank and Lee Friedlander were formative mentors through college study and professors.
Beyond photography, Scott is deeply inspired by people whose work centers on kindness and love, like Ellen DeGeneres and Jason Mraz, and by the many photographers and friends he’s met through school and online communities.
Who would you say plays a similar inspirational role in your own photography or creativity?