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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at NSU chapter.

We’re 2 for 2 this week! Her Campus NSU’sĀ Campus Crush isĀ Justin Sherman! Justin is a senior Kinesiotherapy major from Newport News, VA. ThisĀ professional photographer and videographer hasĀ an eye for fashion and aesthetics. A little known fact about Justin is that he plans to go to medical school to become a physicianā€™s assistant to a trauma surgeon. We had the privilege of sitting down with him to talk art, culture, and relationships.

HCNSU: How would you describe yourself as a person?

Justin: Iā€™m very low key, very laid back. Iā€™m an introvert. I do go out, but because Iā€™m a little older now, I guess you could say Iā€™ve had my college fun. I would much rather chill at the house on the weekend then go out partying now.

HCNSU: How did you get into photography and videography?

Justin: I took a class my senior year of high school; I needed an elective, and I donā€™t knowā€¦ I just stuck with it. Afterward, I saved up my money and bought a camera, and kept at it andā€¦ it just kept growing out of nowhere. It all happened so fast.

HCNSU: So where do you see yourself in five years?

Justin: I canā€™t give you a definite answer. I mean, there are two paths that I could take right now; I want to stay on track with medical school because I understand the value of an education, but at the same time, Iā€˜ve had so many opportunities through my videography, as far as working with DJ Jazzy Jeff, NBA players, some big artists, and a lot of local artists as well. It just reallly depends on where my head is when I graduate in May.

HCNSU: Letā€™s talk about your work for a second. You have an incredible eye for aesthetics! Do you like the photography or videography aspect better?

Justin: Thatā€™s tough. On the one hand, photography is my first love, butā€¦ with me, I always want more. I can never settle for anything. I guess, it just really dependsā€¦ With videos, thereā€™s so much I can do. Itā€™s the creative aspect with the videos, and the fact that itā€™s a lot more moneyā€¦ itā€™s hard to explain, but I can look back on a project and say ā€œwow, thatā€™s beautiful.ā€ So I guess I love videography more.

HCNSU: Alright, now I want to talk about your style. It seems like you put a fair amount of thought into your look. Would you call yourself a fashion connoiseur?

Justin: Maybe not a connoisseur. Iā€™m half Japanese, and I want people to understand that fashion is a big thing in Japan. My mom never let me leave the house just looking any type of way growing up.

HCNSU: Where do you like to shop?

Justin: Not in Virginia (he says laughing). A lot of the opportunities I get take me to major cities like Atlanta, New York, LA, and Iā€™ll do my shopping there. I donā€™t like online shopping either; I gotta see how it feels and see how it fits, you know?

HCNSU: I couldnā€™t help but notice that a lot of the photos of yourself on your IG are individuals. You know we gotta askā€¦ are you single?

Justin: Oh Iā€™m single single.

HCNSU: You were recently featured on an episode of HerTake debating the pros and cons of a FWB situation. How do you feel about relationships? Are you more of a friends with benefits type of guy? A boyfriend type? Or do you like to keep it solo dolo?

Justin: My last relationship was in 2014, and I stayed single mainly because I wanted to grow and figure out where my head was, what my goals were, and who I need to be to get where Iā€™m going. But I think, because Iā€™m a little older, I tend to take my relationships more seriously. Iā€™m not trying to waste your time, I donā€™t need you to waste mine.

HCNSU: What do you typically look for in a partner?

Justin: Iā€™m looking for someone who is independent. I saw a post once that said ā€œwe should raise our daughters to be somebody, not somebodyā€™sā€ and I agree with that. I donā€™t want someone that was raised to depend on someone; I want someone that is independent, powerful, and knows her worth. Someone that respects herself.

HCNSU: So what would your advice be to someone interested in pursuing you?

Justin: Not to beat around the bush. If youā€™re interested in me, just say that.

Connect with Justin on IG: @_tar0

Senior English Major, Minor In Journalism, Concentration in Creative Writing .