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The Many Joys of Film Photography

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The Many Joys of Film Photography

There is no doubt that digital photography is technically superior to film in most circumstances, but there are aspects of the film photography experience that can never be replicated and that keep creatives returning to the medium over and over again. This fantastic video follows a photographer on a day shooting a variety of film and shows you some of the joys of the experience. 

Coming to you from Shoot on Film, this awesome video takes you behind the scene of shooting film on a summer photo trip in the west of Finland. As you will see, there are a variety of options here, most interesting being the 4×5 large format camera and direct positive images. If you have never shot large format before, there really is no substitute. Even 4×5, being the smallest of large format, is almost 15 times larger than a 35mm frame, dwarfing even the largest digital medium format cameras. This means you can expect truly jaw-dropping levels of detail. In addition, you also get more control over the image thanks to the camera movements. It can be very demanding in terms of technique, but you will often be rewarded with unique images unlike anything else you have ever seen. Check out the video above for the full rundown. 

A Trove of Rarely Seen Photographs of Revolutionary Black Women

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A Trove of Rarely Seen Photographs of Revolutionary Black Women
Jean Weisinger, “Self-Portrait: Northern California” (1992); “Seeing Myself Through Alice Walker’s Eyes (Self-Portrait): California” (1991) (all images courtesy Alice Austen House)

Jean Weisinger spent much of the 1990s capturing intimate portraits of revolutionary Black women — Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, Angela Davis, and Assata Shakur among them — and impromptu photographs of people she met in her travels across the United States. Almost none of the artist’s work made its way into museum collections or gallery exhibitions, but from the tiny Alice Austen House in Staten Island, Executive Director Victoria Munro has spent the past two and a half years developing Weisinger’s unrevealed photographs and meticulously documenting the histories behind each one of them. Progress Towards Freedom and Love, on view through August 31, showcases Weisinger’s formidable body of portraiture — and finally tells the photographer’s story.

“I absolutely believed in her, and from the few images I had seen, I knew that there was so much
more to uncover,” Munro told Hyperallergic. The director first learned about Weisinger while curating a photography exhibition around Audre Lorde — the writer and theorist who, among other pivotal societal contributions, challenged the White-centric and one-takes-all approach of second-wave feminism. Lorde had been one of Weisinger’s subjects, and Munro began a years-long quest to shine a light on the artist.

Taken as a whole, the images of Weisinger, herself a Black lesbian woman, tell the story of activism in the 1990s. The multifaceted movement — aimed at ending the tyranny of capitalism, creating inclusive feminism, stopping HIV/AIDS mortality, advocating for community-focused aid, and more — was largely centered near San Francisco. Weisinger lived in Oakland — in a home she described as having a big porch, Meyer lemon trees, and a vegetable garden — where she would host Sunday brunches for her neighbors and fellow community members. The artist’s interest in the world also extended beyond her own front porch, and Weisinger traveled the country to participate in talks and festivals hosted and attended by people she admired.

Left: Jean Weisinger, “Angela Davis: Arcata, California” (c. 1992); right: Jean Weisinger, “Alice Walker: Book Signing in San Francisco” (1991)

Munro began with phone calls to Weisinger, now 70 years old, spending hours on the line as the photographer divulged the stories behind her portraits. Hearing Weisinger talk about these histories was what made Munro want to pursue the project. After over a year on the phone, Munro realized she’d have to travel to Weisinger’s house near San Francisco to finalize the exhibition. Weisinger had been staying with family in Chicago, where she receives treatment for chronic asthma, and flew back to meet Munro.

When the curator arrived, she founds boxes of photographs that had never been developed. Munro held the negatives up to a window to choose what she wanted to include in the show, then brought her selections back to New York to have them scanned and printed. All of the works in the exhibition are from this recent batch, although a few portraits — such as those of Alice Walker and Angela Davis — had been printed and distributed before. Weisinger estimates the trove contains around 250,000 photographs.

“This exhibition only scratches the surface of her vast body of work, which is mostly unprinted,” Munro said. She hopes the exhibition will travel to other museums and that they will take Weisinger’s work into their collections.

Left: Jean Weisinger, “Unknown” (undated); right: Jean Weisinger, “Audre Lorde: I am Your Sister Conference in Boston” (1990)

Weisinger’s personal portraits stand in stark contrast to the more widely circulated images of her subjects — photojournalists’ snapshots of the women delivering speeches, reading in front of microphones, or engaged in protests. Weisinger rendered thoughtful portraits of Walker and Lorde in deep contemplation, two women who have written about her (Walker wrote a poem for her birthday this year, describing Weisinger as a “Master photographer/Of so many/Brave and beautiful/Sisters”). Weisinger also captured photographs of Barbara Smith, Ntozake Shange, Louise T. Patterson, Ntombi Howell, and Paris Williams, to name just a few of the extraordinary thinkers whose faces line the walls of the Alice Austen House exhibition.

In the museum’s small backroom, the show’s photographs flicker across a screen in a 17-minute slideshow. The soundtrack is a compilation of Munro’s and Weisinger’s phone calls. The photographer speaks slowly: At the other end of the line, she looks at each photograph and narrates both the life story of the subject and the tale of how she arrived behind the camera that day. In one thoughtful self-portrait taken at Alice Walker’s home in northern California, Weisinger explains that her five-year-old grandson Ivory had just pulled a small boat out of the water, and she decided to take a photo of herself journaling, a practice she’s maintained since she was 14.

Jean Weisinger, “Barbara Smith: Culture Center in New York” (c. 1994)

Weisinger photographed many other activists who were critical to Black feminism and the ongoing struggle for civil rights equality. She met Assata Shakur in Cuba in 1992. The Black Panther and member of the Black Liberation Army was giving a talk, and Weisinger asked to photograph and interview her; Shakur agreed. The resulting portrait is a close-up of the smiling activist, who wears shells in her hair and a shirt that reads “Shakti; Power.” It’s a striking depiction of Shakur’s optimistic self-rendering during her exile in Cuba, and she appears mid-laugh and at ease.

In another striking photograph, Weisinger has captured playwright and activist Imani Harrington at the beach. Harrington, who lives with HIV and has explored the virus in her vast body of work, is depicted with her hair blowing in the wind and a carefree half-smile spreading across her face as Weisinger snaps her photo, her young grandson in tow.

Left: Jean Weisinger, “Assata Shakur: Cuba” (1992); right: Jean Weisinger, “Imani Harrington: At the Beach” (1992)

Even as Weisinger manages to render highly personal depictions of her more famous subjects, her real power lies in the photographs of people whose names don’t appear in history books. In 1996, Weisinger traveled to Sistahfest, a Los Angeles festival started in 1990 by the United Lesbians of African Heritage. The artist takes a perfect snapshot — a young woman in a matching two-piece outfit smiles at someone sitting beneath her. In the riser above, another woman sports a full-face grin. The focus of the two women’s attention exists outside the frame, making Weisinger’s encapsulation of the scene’s energy and levity even more impressive. As she looked back at other photographs in preparation for the Alice Austen House exhibition, Weisinger had forgotten where or when she captured the faces of unknown subjects. In one image, she portrays a woman who stares directly at her, appearing confident and poised: Weisinger has granted her the same dignity she affords subjects speaking on a stage. In examining the photographer’s vast oeuvre, it becomes exceedingly clear that Weisinger took care to create an atmosphere of comfort from the other side of the camera.

Left: Jean Weisinger, “Sistahfest: California” (c. 1996); right: Jean Weisinger, “Unknown” (n.d.)

In the forward to the exhibition catalogue, Weisinger, who was unavailable for an interview, explains in a May 26 note that her health has taken a turn for the better after 18 years of struggling with asthma. She also writes that the recent death of her grandson Ivory, who accompanied her to take so many of her photographs, had made continuing with her practice feel impossible.

“Despite my initial hesitation, [Munro] didn’t — wouldn’t — give up on me,” the photographer writes. “And Ivory’s words ‘get busy living, grandma-ma’ wouldn’t let me sleep.” Weisinger says that through the process of mounting the exhibition, she “fell in love with the sight, the feelings of all those beautiful faces, spirits, and souls who have given me their trust — the ones who I have had the privilege to document.”

Now, Weisinger’s photographs sprawl across two rooms near the Staten Island shore of New York Harbor, delicately hung over an old fireplace and the slanted wooden floors of the Alice Austen House. Built in 1690, the museum itself is one of the city’s oldest homes, and its former occupants — lesbian Victorian photographer Alice Austen and her partner Gertrude Tate — imbue the idyllic cottage with a more consequential history. Austen, much like Weisinger, has been left out of surveys of photography and art history. In the permanent galleries — just a few rooms in the back — the museum tells Austen’s story in exquisite detail. It’s the perfect place for Weisinger’s long-overdue show — it has a story, just like her portraits.

The idyllic Alice Austen House (photo Elaine Velie/Hyperallergic)
The Alice Austen House stands on the shore of New York Harbor in Staten Island. (photo Elaine Velie/Hyperallergic)

This article, part of a series focused on LGBTQ+ artists and art movements, is supported by Swann Auction Galleries. Swann’s upcoming sale “LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History,” featuring works and material by David Wojnarowicz, Keith Haring, Diane Arbus, Peter Hujar, Tom of Finland, and many more will take place on August 17, 2023.

Instagramming photographer captures jaw-dropping pictures of mountains

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Instagramming photographer captures jaw-dropping pictures of mountains

By Ailbhe Macmahon For Mailonline

Updated: 05:04 EDT, 30 July 2023

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‘Mountains hold an air of mystery and intrigue.’ 

So says Arpan Das, whose incredible photographs of mountains capture the essence of their mystery in spellbinding fashion. 

Taken everywhere from the Canadian Rockies to the Swiss Alps, these shots are proving a hit on Instagram, earning Das nearly 40,000 followers to date. The Indian photographer, who is an astrophysicist and data scientist by trade, reveals his interest in mountain photography began when he went on a hiking excursion in the Italian Dolomites. ‘It was during that experience that I had an epiphany – I knew instantly that landscape photography was the path I wanted to pursue passionately,’ he tells MailOnline Travel. And while his forte is mountains, he shows great flair in photographing a wide variety of landscapes, from gushing waterfalls to towering rock formations.

Das, who is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, reveals he goes to great lengths to nail the perfect shot, starting with extensively researching potential locations using tools such as Google Earth. He then hikes through the mountainous terrain to reach his desired vantage point, arriving in time to capture the landscape in the best light –  ‘during sunrise, sunset and the night’. 

Once he’s got the shot, Das reveals that post-processing techniques – such as adjusting the colour balance – are ‘crucial’ to his work, though he emphasises that he doesn’t digitally manipulate his images. The reaction from fellow Instagram users is often one of amazement, he reveals, saying: ‘Many of these places are breathtakingly beautiful and evoke a sense of wonder. People are particularly surprised to learn that these landscapes are real.’

The photographer adds: ‘The power of photography lies in its ability to transport people to places they have yet to explore, and it’s truly rewarding to share these real and stunning landscapes with others.’ Scroll down to transport yourself to the mountaintops from Das’s spectacular portfolio… 

This striking picture was taken in the French Alps. Das tells MailOnline Travel: ¿What I love about mountains is their sheer vastness and the profound perspective they offer. Standing in their presence, we are reminded of our relative size in the grand scheme of nature'

These rock formations can be found in Nevada, Das reveals. Comparing the landscape to the surface of Mars, he says the scene looks 'straight out of science fiction', adding: 'The alignment of the moon was the cherry on the top'

The Swiss Alps were the setting for this atmospheric shot. Das says: 'The Swiss mountains possess a natural beauty that is truly remarkable. The sheer majesty of the Alpine peaks is a sight to behold, and capturing their grandeur through my lens is an exhilarating experience'

This breathtaking photograph shows Ship Rock, a volcanic rock formation in San Juan County, New Mexico. Das describes it as 'one of the many wonders of the American Southwest'

This postcard-perfect scene is in British Columbia, Canada, Das reveals. He says: 'The vast amount of pristine wilderness in this country is truly one of a kind'

Mist envelops the peaks of the Swiss Alps in this dreamy photograph by Das

You can feel the chill in this beautifully wintry shot, which was snared in Mt Hood National Forest in Oregon

This vivid shot was captured in British Columbia. 'My heart is captivated by the raw wilderness of Canada's mountain ranges,' says Das

A full moon looms over Death Valley National Park, which straddles the border of California and Nevada, in this enchanting shot

This impressive photograph shows a jagged peak shrouded by the clouds in the Italian Dolomites

This moody shot - illuminated by 'some amazing diffused light', Das notes - was taken in Yukon, a mountainous territory in Canada

This spellbinding shot was captured in the Canadian Rockies. Revealing how he reached this vantage point, Das says: 'I had to go through some forests and waist-height snow to reach this place, which I found on Google Earth'

Das snared this mesmerising image in the Alabama Hills, a sprawl of hills and rock formations in Inyo County, California

This vibrant photograph shows a cloud formation in the skies over Death Valley National Park in the U.S

This eye-catching shot shows a lake in British Columbia. 'The country's landscapes are a sanctuary of natural beauty,' Das says of Canada

Das captured this dramatic picture in the mountains of British Columbia

Das turned his lens on Switzerland's Aletsch Glacier, the largest and longest glacier in the Alps, for this magical photograph

A carpet of golden larch trees can be seen in this magnificent drone picture, taken in the Swiss Alps. 'This is by far the densest larch forest I have ever seen and literally, every single tree was golden,' says Das

It was summertime in the Swiss Alps when Das snared this glorious shot

Das captured this picture of the Matterhorn, an iconic mountain on the Swiss-Italian border, from an ice cave. He says: 'I reckon there might be very few ice caves in the world with such a great mountain backdrop - and when it is Matterhorn it becomes extra special'

This atmospheric sunrise shot was during a 'peaceful morning in the Swiss Alps'. Das says: 'My profession as an astrophysicist profoundly influences my landscape photography. Science provides me with a methodical and analytical approach to understanding the universe's complexities, while art grants me the freedom to express and communicate the emotions and experiences evoked by the natural world'

This is yet another showstopping picture of the Swiss Alps by Das. He says of the reaction to his images: 'Many find my images to be transportive, providing a sense of calm and beauty amidst their busy lives. Some viewers connect deeply with specific photographs, triggering cherished memories or a newfound appreciation for nature'

The Swiss Alps can be seen during the sunrise in this otherworldly shot. Das says that the mountain range offers a 'refined and awe-inspiring beauty'

The Swiss Alps can be seen on a foggy morning in this dramatic picture by Das. He says the fog created 'unreal' conditions

Icicles frame this evocative scene of freshly fallen snow in 'one of the most beautiful valleys' in the Swiss Alps. Das describes the setting as 'magic'

Das doesn't just have a knack for photographing mountains and peaks, as this picture proves. It shows 'just one of the thousands of beautiful waterfalls in British Columbia', Das reveals

Wild about the garden: inside photographer Siân Davey’s sanctuary

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Wild about the garden: inside photographer Siân Davey’s sanctuary

The photographer Siân Davey was “navigating a family deep in crisis” when her son Luke suggested that they transform a neglected garden outside her rented cottage into a wildflower sanctuary that would draw people in. “And, without any ambition, something in me said a resounding yes,” she says. Together, they set about clearing the plot, researching local flowers and sowing them according to the rituals of a Buddhist faith they both share.

As soon as the plants began to flower, the people started to arrive, shaking off their everyday anxieties and repressions to expose their innermost selves. Many took the invitation literally and abandoned their clothes. Davey planted an old green velvet chair in their midst, for those who found the undergrowth too scratchy, and started taking photographs, which are now on display in a new exhibition near her home on the Dartington Hall estate in Devon.

An elderly couple in the garden

A mother holds her daughter, who has a degenerative disease, skin to skin, in capable arms; a glamorous blonde, who on closer inspection turns out to be a man in drag, luxuriates in a slinky pink petticoat (it is the first time he has worn women’s clothes in public); children stand among poppies as tall as themselves. Over the low garden wall, a neighbour looks on from a different sort of garden, with clothes drying on a line above a carefully mown strip that separates it from the agricultural landscape beyond. It’s a reminder of the limits of this temporary Eden, which is now in its third and final season. “I’m an artist not a gardener,” says Davey, who worked as a psychotherapist before turning to photography in her 40s.

She has documented her family in pictures that are now collected into books: Looking for Alice (2015) chronicled the early life of the youngest of her four children, who was born with Down’s syndrome, while Martha (2018) celebrated the social identity of her teenagestepdaughter.

Two naked women embracing on the grass

Alice, who is now herself entering adolescence, appears in a red jumper, staring down her mother’s camera in the garden with the same defiant gaze that her older sister once had. Yet this isn’t a collection of life stories but something wider and more all-encompassing. “It’s a philosophical inquiry: the culmination of everything I’ve understood about being human,” says Davey. “It’s really touching when people step into the space because it’s democratic and free from judgment, and we’re all in it together.”

Siân Davey’s daughter Alice sitting in a straw chair in the garden

Two of her subjects died shortly after being photographed, so their pictures become a sort of testimony to their place in the natural world. In some cases, absence itself can be presence – such as the man who was run over and killed on his way to work, whose mother donated hollyhock seeds she had collected from his garden. “Things like that happen all the time,” says Davey. “The whole of this project felt like the shadow of all of us: the part of us that we usually choose not to see. When you bring in all this colour and light, it just illuminated who we were.”

Two girls standing side by side in the garden

Though this is the last season for the garden, it will itself be memorialised in a book and a film. It may look like “a tangle of everything climbing over each other”, but maintaining it has been exhausting – as much about the process as the end result, beginning with the preparation of the soil and the careful sowing of the seeds. “Every project has a beginning and an end because it speaks of its time,” says Davey. This one came out of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We know nature is super-angry at the moment and it’s not going to be better until we start responding to it.”

A woman lying naked amid tall wildflowers

The personal rewards of doing so are there for all to see in her photographs. “When the flowers open, there’s an alchemy that happens where they become witnesses to the human heart, so you get this extraordinary emotional landscape,” she says. “We’re very head-driven, mind-driven, but I’d never imagined that would happen.”

  • The Garden is at the Dartington Gallery in Totnes, Devon, until 10 September

Wedding Photographer Deletes Pics After Not Getting Paid, Wonders If They’re A Jerk

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Wedding Photographer Deletes Pics After Not Getting Paid, Wonders If They’re A Jerk

Wedding photography can be quite tricky. There’s a lot riding on the photos coming out well, and that can heap a lot of stress on the photographer’s shoulders, even if they’re a professional. Once those pics are taken, what’s left is to edit and polish them, and to receive payment for all of that effort. You’d expect the happy couple to honor that agreement, r-right?

Unfortunately, not everyone keeps their promises. And redditor u/MostFitBobo can attest to that. The ‘semi-pro’ photographer turned to the AITA online community for their verdicts and wisdom after revealing how they deleted their cousin’s wedding photos after she didn’t pay for them. Check out the full story and the internet’s reactions as you scroll down.

Wedding photography is a tough line of work to be in, and it’s vital that the clients pay on time

Image credits: Orhan Pergel (not the actual photo)

One photographer shared how unwilling their cousin was to fork over the cash for her own wedding pictures

Image credits: Tranmautritam (not the actual photo)

Image credits: Anete Lusina (not the actual photo)

Image credits: MostFitBobo

Image credits: Elisa Ventur (not the actual photo)

The situation escalated after the bride found out what the photographer did

The wedding photographer, redditor u/MostFitBobo, explained that they had a clear agreement with their cousin. Namely, that she’d pay them after the wedding, before getting the pictures. Soon enough, the situation soured. The bride decided that she wanted to set up a payment plan but get the pictures ASAP.

Naturally, the photographer refused, wanting to stick to the original agreement. However, they were met with a wall of silence after they got to see a few samples of the pics. Eventually, the OP got fed up and decided that the entire situation wasn’t worth the hassle.

They’d saved the photos on their roommate’s flash drive and let him delete them when they needed the space. The photographer then sent the 20-or-so pics they had saved on their phone to their cousin, without charge, and explained the situation. This, however, may have been the wrong thing to do as the bride blew up and escalated the conflict.

“That was last month and I’m still getting flamed for this. She’s been slandering me online and it’s quite literally created a division between our families and to the point that our mums don’t talk now,” u/MostFitBobo wrote on the AITA subreddit.

Image credits: Ketut Subiyanto (not the actual photo)

It’s vital that photographers have proper contracts that iron out the details

Many redditors thought that the photographer was completely within their rights to delete the pictures. They had an agreement with their cousin, but she didn’t stick to it, so, she had no claim to the photos whatsoever. A few internet users, however, were confused as to why the OP didn’t keep more backups of the photos, just in case. Others thought that nobody was blameless in this situation.

You’d think that when it comes to family, one’s relatives would be more likely to keep their promises. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, as we just saw. The sad reality is that some people see their family members and their talents as something that can be exploited for free or at least far cheaper than hiring another professional. And while some people are happy to help (it’s family we’re talking about!), others understand that boundaries, professionalism, and contracts are necessary for healthy relationships. Especially when there’s money involved.

Ideally, all wedding photographers should sign contracts with the happy couple, detailing the entire flow of their work: what’s expected of them, what the timeframes for sending the photos are, what the payment will be, and when the money should be sent through. What really helps build a sense of trust is if there’s a focus on transparency, as well as a partial upfront payment for the photographer’s services.

‘Shoot Dot Edit’ urges photographers to communicate with their clients as professionally as possible if there are any delays in the payment. It’s important not to jump to conclusions too quickly, and politeness can be a very powerful tool in your arsenal. You could, for instance, cordially explain how late payments affect you as a professional and offer some alternatives, like paying slightly later or in installments. Enforce boundaries when needed but show some flexibility if you feel that it’s warranted.

Image credits: Unseen Studio (not the actual photo)

Photographers shouldn’t feel pressured to help out their family members for free

As we’ve mentioned before on Bored Panda, verbal contracts can also be binding, depending on where you live. So even if you don’t have a written contract, so long as both parties are open and transparent about the photo shoots at the wedding, and upfront about any doubts they might have, everything should go swimmingly.

Every photographer needs to decide for themselves whether they’re fine with doing favors for their family and friends (and whether they’ll do it for free). Essentially, you have to be very honest with yourself about what your goals and values are, and what decisions you’re likely to regret. If your gut tells you that you’d regret not helping out your relatives, then offer them your services.

Similarly, if your internal alarm bells are ringing because you have a sneaking suspicion someone you care about is using you, draw some gentle boundaries and back out of the deal. Just because you refuse to do your family a favor doesn’t mean that you don’t care about them.

In the meantime, when you’re out in the field as a photographer, it’s paramount that you take care of your health, too. You can’t ignore your needs. Remember to stay hydrated, bring a few snacks with you, and remember to wear a pair of comfortable shoes. You’ll be on your feet for the most of the day, so you need need to stay sharp!

Image credits: Thiago (not the actual photo)

The photographer revealed some more information about what happened

Some readers thought that the author was clearly in the right

Others, however, thought that everyone messed up, big time

Some internet users believed that the photographer was far from blameless

High Country Photographer Captures Viral Photos of Rare Phenomenon

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High Country Photographer Captures Viral Photos of Rare Phenomenon

LINVILLE, N.C. — High Country photographer Leslie Restivo struck gold atop Grandfather Mountain last weekend.

“To catch the illusion was magical.”

The illusion? A Brocken specter. Formed when an object’s shadow is projected onto a cloud, these ethereal sights get their name from a mountain in Germany. But Restivo knows firsthand you don’t need to go to Bavaria to see them.

“And the second I crossed onto Linville Peak and crossed the Mile High Bridge, the sun came right behind me and this gorgeous rainbow, a glory, was around my body. It almost appears as if you’re an angel flying in the sky. It’s really cool.”

Her photos have gone viral, being seen by millions on social media and were even featured on-air by The Weather Channel. Restivo says she feels amazing.

“I just feel really lucky. I love what I do. I love photography. I love being able to work for Grandfather.”

Here’s her advice for those new to the photography game.

“Get out there. Keep your camera with you at all times, and never give up,” Restivo says.

“Nature can change your life. Photography can change your life… Some of the best days I’ve had are after rain and that’s when this Brocken happened. So, even if it’s a rainy day, get out there and explore and see what you can find.”

Leslie Restivo is a self-taught photographer working for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation and “Our State” magazine. You can follow her on Instagram @leslie_restivo and on Facebook at Leslie Restivo Photography.

How to Improve as a Photographer

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How to Improve as a Photographer

Everyone wants to be a better photographer, but with as complex as the craft is, it can be difficult to know how to create a focused plan to really bring you to the next level. If you would like to improve your work, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer sharing a wealth of valuable advice. 

Coming to you from Scott Choucino of Tin House Studio, this excellent video tutorial discusses some of the best ways to become a better photographer. One that I think is particularly important is shooting series of images or projects, not just single photos. One of the hallmarks of a professional photographer is not just the ability to create a good image, but to consistently make compelling photos. On top of that, working on a unified set of shots will help you to establish a creative identity, which will, in turn, help you to land clients, as they will be able to better anticipate what sort of photos they will receive and thus, can make more informed decisions. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Choucino.

If you would like to learn more about the business of photography, check out “Making Real Money: The Business of Commercial Photography With Monte Isom!”

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