As a full-time wedding and portrait photographer located in Southern California, rarely do I get the luxury of shooting in perfect light.
This week, I’m in Nashville filming and teaching. As I was deciding on my topic for this month’s article, I couldn’t help but think about the musicians and that this town is just flowing with creatives.
I open most of my articles for Shutter Magazine by reminding readers that wedding photography is the most difficult genre to shoot.
“Art is subjective” is one of the most irritating cliché’s I know. It doesn’t help anyone. It doesn’t help beginner artists grow. It can be an excuse for artists refusing to take creative criticism.
When we started building our photography business 12 years ago, the market was completely different. I remember assuming that once you were established, you never had to worry about making a living. That was then and this is now.
You can’t underestimate the power of planning. Being deliberate with your ideas, concepts and shoot plans pays massive dividends every time.
When I began doing photography in school, I was using a manual 35mm camera with black-and-white film.
When is black and white not black and white? Answer: Always. A lot of shooters oversimplify the black-and-white imagery they create.
I’ve always loved black-and-white photography. It’s such a beautiful medium, ranging from bold and full of contrast to quiet and soft.
Do you see the world in black and white? No one does. So why does black-and-white photography stir up such an emotional response?
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