Lately I have decided to really focus on putting myself out there a little more. I challenged myself to identify what my photographic "style" is. For so long, I think I have battled with this one word.................. S T Y L E.
When I look at my work over the years, I wondered if I had a specific style that my images could be identified or tied to. I started to feel a little worried that my images varied greatly from one to the next. I worried that I did not have a specific signature look to my photography. Some very talented photographers and I got together to discuss this topic a little more in depth. I learned a new way of looking at the term "style". One photographer brought it to my attention that perhaps I was looking too deep into this word. This need to find one particular title for my work was simply not necessary. She suggested for me to look over my work and see if there was a common link between them. Not so much in the way that I processed them, but the way I TAKE them. The way I capture a subject through the camera. It was at that moment that I finally found my intertwining similarities within my images. My style is capturing the true personality of my client. It's documenting the real and raw emotions. Unscripted, natural, fleeting moments. I photograph to tell a story..... not just any story, but my CLIENT'S story. I sometimes shoot for artistic effect, sometimes abstract, but almost rarely do I ever "pose" my subjects. I mean, I "have" done so... but ultimately... I find that I would like to get further away from that type of work. My heart draws me to the candid randomness of life.
I am a natural light photographer. I am moved to many different moods depending on what the light provides me with. The combination of light and the energy of the client dictates the mood of the image... how I frame it.. how I capture it... how I post process it. It might seem that I'm an eclectic photographer, and in many ways I am... but the connection with all of my photos is that I'm consistently capturing the true identities of my subject.
I used to think that I had to photograph in a very traditional manner. As there are still appropriate times that I do and will, I keep seeing this side of my work emerge... it calls to me. I'm not sure what it is.... but lately, I've been answering to it.
Here's a little sample of what I also have an interest in. I've always done this type of work, but haven't really showcased it here on my blog. It's a little more bold and edgy, but it's very much "ME". So, you will probably start to see variations of my Post Processing posted here. I have clients that like loud, wild, bold and edgy... and I have clients that like a simpler approach. Whatever helps to tell their story is what I document.... but I'll do it with my own flair! I'll capture it in a unique way to make it customized to fit their lifestyle! I will do it with my STYLE!
I'd love to hear your opinions and comments!!!
When I look at my work over the years, I wondered if I had a specific style that my images could be identified or tied to. I started to feel a little worried that my images varied greatly from one to the next. I worried that I did not have a specific signature look to my photography. Some very talented photographers and I got together to discuss this topic a little more in depth. I learned a new way of looking at the term "style". One photographer brought it to my attention that perhaps I was looking too deep into this word. This need to find one particular title for my work was simply not necessary. She suggested for me to look over my work and see if there was a common link between them. Not so much in the way that I processed them, but the way I TAKE them. The way I capture a subject through the camera. It was at that moment that I finally found my intertwining similarities within my images. My style is capturing the true personality of my client. It's documenting the real and raw emotions. Unscripted, natural, fleeting moments. I photograph to tell a story..... not just any story, but my CLIENT'S story. I sometimes shoot for artistic effect, sometimes abstract, but almost rarely do I ever "pose" my subjects. I mean, I "have" done so... but ultimately... I find that I would like to get further away from that type of work. My heart draws me to the candid randomness of life.
I am a natural light photographer. I am moved to many different moods depending on what the light provides me with. The combination of light and the energy of the client dictates the mood of the image... how I frame it.. how I capture it... how I post process it. It might seem that I'm an eclectic photographer, and in many ways I am... but the connection with all of my photos is that I'm consistently capturing the true identities of my subject.
I used to think that I had to photograph in a very traditional manner. As there are still appropriate times that I do and will, I keep seeing this side of my work emerge... it calls to me. I'm not sure what it is.... but lately, I've been answering to it.
Here's a little sample of what I also have an interest in. I've always done this type of work, but haven't really showcased it here on my blog. It's a little more bold and edgy, but it's very much "ME". So, you will probably start to see variations of my Post Processing posted here. I have clients that like loud, wild, bold and edgy... and I have clients that like a simpler approach. Whatever helps to tell their story is what I document.... but I'll do it with my own flair! I'll capture it in a unique way to make it customized to fit their lifestyle! I will do it with my STYLE!
I'd love to hear your opinions and comments!!!
7 comments:
I love them both, but the bottom one totally rocks. It is interesting to hear you say you aren't sure about your style. I love how you summarized it near the end though. Just natural..life catching. Wonderful! Promise me you will edit a picture of Gabe and I like the bottom picture of Sophia. I want it huge on my wall! Ya, kissing in a field....
I love the bottom pic also. Very nice!
Both of these are absolutely wonderful! I can see where the bottom pic would appeal to most people right now, but I love the look of the top one.
That first one is WOW!! I think it's great that you're discovering/or realizing your style. I'd say you've found it! :)
Wow, I especally LOVE the one on the chair!! brilliant. I dont think any particular style is anything you need to worry about.. I think its just something other people see when they look at your work, either they like your style or they dont. but when you start thinking about it to much, you may start changing things up and not realize that it was your style-- before you tried figuring out your style-- that everyone loved. so whatever it is you're doing it works, and your pictures do speak for themselves... and if you change things up, that will work too. sometimes when you got it, you got it. no need to explaine.
BTW i finally figured out how to chance my blog pis to bigger its really quite simple... I cant believe it took me so long to figure it out.
Oh, well...goodness, I would say your style is lovely! That second one took my breath away! And I love the princess in the first. :)
These images are heart-breakingly beautiful! Freedom looks awful hot on you and your images! Hee hee! If you are speaking of the awesome calculation that was sent regarding how much we should each be rewarded versus the reward option for the corporate market... HELL YEAH HONEY! I'll second that notion! lmao mmmmkkkk... have a weekend worth remembering! I forgot to keep it gyspy and thank you on my recent post on OSP... sad tonto :-( Will you forgive me honey?
I just keep tryin' to keep it gypsy baby!
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