Andrea Blanco, a Digital Media & Design student at the University of Connecticut, Stamford, is passionate about film and photography. Blanco is from Huaraz, a small town in Peru. Having grown up both next to the mountains and national parks, she has a tremendous love of the outdoors. Five years ago, Blanco moved to the United States to follow her passion for the arts. Andrea's inspiration was her father, a journalist, who liked to capture every moment of her childhood with a camera. She has been through several experiences that took her where she is now. She is always trying to find new ways to create. Her inspirations are culture and nature. She consistently tries to capture valuable moments that will last forever. She believes that the connection with nature brings the best opportunities for an artist.