Name: Adrian Rios (Shot By Dub)
Instagram: @shotbydub
Website: itsdub.com
Age: 29
Title: Photographer/ Film Director/ Entrepreneur
Married/Single: Married
Kids: 2
City you live in: Phoenix
A typical day in my life includes… Waking up to play basketball, eating breakfast with my wife and kids, spend a few hours in my office editing projects, and getting ready for shoots I have that day.
I was born… In Yuma, Arizona where the sun always shines.
My favorite thing about Arizona… The weather, even if the summers are hot. “If you can’t take the summers you don’t deserve the winters”.
I’m listening to… Old school R&B and oldies.
My family… Is my biggest motivation, I do everything for them.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be… My nana, she recently passed.
One thing I cannot live without… Dutch Bros Coffee lol
When I was younger, I wanted to be… A rapper/Actor/Athlete
I’m inspired by… By my peers and everyday life.
The one person who motivates me is… My wife and kids. They are the driving force to my success.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be… Poverty and sickness.
The perfect day would be… Exploring the world with my wife and kids.
My first job was… A call center job, I walked out the first day lol
My favorite escape… Anywhere with my family.
My life… is great! I am blessed. Even if hurdles are thrown my way I learn from my mistakes and get better.
I’m currently working on… Multiple projects that include Music Videos, Photoshoots, and athletic content.
Always… Remain positive regardless of your circumstances. Manifest, manifest, manifest.
Never… Listen to what anybody tells you, follow your gut always!
Favorite Quote… “Be a light”
Biggest Dream… To retire young and explore the world.
My Pet Peeve(s)… Negative people.