Give us some insight into who you are. What’s your name, how old are you, basic info like that?

My real name is Nicholas Oubre, but I go by Gully... Gullysweet. It’s a play on words. Gully perceived as something grimy... and the sweet lol, that explains itself. Anyways I’m a 19 year old artist, but age ain’t too important.

 Where are you from and why is it important to you?

I’m from NOLA putting it down for the ‘99 and the 2thou (New Orleans). I definitely feel like growing up in the city where Jazz was birthed plays a huge role on my creative style. Not only that... New Orleans has a very unique atmosphere to it. Some people say it’s hard to make it out of here & and that serves as a huge motivation for me. I wanna break that “curse”

What got you into photography?

I’ve always been into visual arts but it wasn’t until my junior year of high-school that I took in photography. It really came to me. My mom gifted me with my first camera on Christmas of that year. Since that I’ve been shooting to the days end.

I see lots of artists profile shots in your photo’s on Instagram, what is your favourite style to shoot?

I’m really into impromptu street photography. At first it was just my friends and I rolling around doing what we do, I just happened to have my camera to capture those moments. Candid shit more/less. As time went by my style started to develop into what you see today. Now instead of candids I try to capture the essence of those I’m shooting. Whether that be humans or inanimate objects.

What is your current camera set up?

For the moment I’m working with a Canon t5i. For the longest I was shooting with the stock lens (which still captures images exceptionally) then I invested into a wide lens. Currently, the 10-18 has to be my favorite lens.

Do you shoot on film or digital? Do you have a preference when it comes to the discussion of these too?

I actually shoot both, but mainly digital. I’ve been shooting film for the same amount of time as I have digital.... yet I have nothing developed yet haha. Should be quite a surprise to see all of those memories in the lab. As far as my opinion on the 2.... digital allows you to capture the perfect photo because you have an infinite amount of chance. On the other hand, you gotta be pretty precise with a film camera. Shooting with film is an art in and of itself. 

Who are your favourite subjects to shoot? Artists, models, random people in the street?

I shoot literally anything/anyone that catches my eye. Ranging from the homeless to artists ; from homies to literally anything else. I just love to capture shit through my eye, because no one else sees it how I do. 

What colour palate do you like to shoot? Brighter colours, opaque or others?

It really just depends on my mood that day. If I’m shooting just for pure fun I just go with what I feel. I like to lean more to vibrant slightly off key colors, and also black & whites. When I’m shooting for other people... that’s a different story. It’s an entire array of things that go into how the palate will come out. 

Is there a style that I’ve missed that you enjoy shooting?

As of late I’ve been getting into shooting little vhs vlogs. Those are really fun. It’s just capturing memories. Shit that my homies and I can look back on years from now when we make it. A time capsule of sorts.

What is your dream camera set up? Money is no object in this scenario.

Honestly I’m content with the camera I have. Ol reliable haha. But sooner or later I wanna invest in a Sony and get some external flashes and hella lens’. 

Where would you like to shoot in the future that would match your style?

Toky-muthafuckin-O.   Like bro have u seen the scenery out there. All those lights and y’all buildings and streets full of people. I’d defiantly go crazy out there. Some time soon I’d love to go out there with a few friends and just live it up. Gather some footage and shots... who knows??? Maybe even get into some magazines out there.

Are there any events in the music scene that you would like to cover? If so what are they and why?

I really love the rave/house scene. The people. The atmosphere. The Fuckery. The drugs. The lighting. Shit like that just amazes me. And I feel as if I could capture the souls going mad haha. But I’d love to shoot music festivals, as far as the carnage of the festival goers. I love that kind of stuff. And of course I have my few favorites that I’d love to tour with. Without a doubt... PLAYBOI CARTI : YVES TUMOR : KING KRULE : EARL : MAC DEMARCO : ASAP MOB (just to name a few). But seriously it’s my dream to go on tour with an artist and just capture the entire experience. 

Do you have any future projects we can have some insight to?

Well of course you know I’m steady gonna be putting out photos. But I’m working on gathering work for an exhibit sometime towards the end of the year. This exhibit will include sooooooooo much more than just my photography. I promise you guys are in for a surprise😈

To end off the Interview do you have anything to say? Anything you’d like to promote

hahahahaha, as you know man this is Gully sweet reporting live from Nola. Just live your life and do what’s most important to you. Tune out the simps man. They’ll never understand. Live Free & Turn Fantasy Into Reality. Increase the peace. Aight later guys, love you!!