Conceptual Photography

 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

I use a 5D mII and a 24-70 usually but I love my 85mm. I only use natural light, so no flash, and I use a really cheap tripod that I need to change urgently. That’s pretty much it.

 

 

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

Well, my camera is a recent present I got for Christmas, so I really don’t see anything bad about it. But I would buy a new tripod, mostly because the camera I used before was pretty small compared to this one, so the tripod can’t handle it.

 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

I love my 85mm, because of its depth of field (1.2) but it’s really difficult to focus, it takes me hours to do a selfportrait with it, so I guess I have to admit how much I love my 24-70.

 

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

The camera, at least two lenses and two batteries.

 

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

Photoshop CS6, Camera Raw… and I’ve used Gimp when I didn’t have Photoshop.

 

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

 

I started when I was 16 but I was like one or two years just being silly with my camera and learning until I really got attached to it, so I guess I was around 18 when I started doing real stuff.

I find it everywhere, actually, in music and lyrics and books mostly, but even just a view can inspire me.

I usually have like a thousand ideas in a moment, but there’s always one, just one that remains in my mind, I don’t even have to write it down, and I just wait until I can make it real!

 

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

Portraiture, because I like people related to how much we can express in a second but I use myself because I’m never comfortable around people so… I guess it sounds weird.

But I love so many more styles, like photojournalism.. I would love to try it, to travel and show the world the real world we live in.

 

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

Actually, I don’t have any goals. I know it sounds terrible but, I prefer to find job like a retoucher or something like that than actually work taking pictures. When I do what I love under pressure it’s never good, my work is not as it could be and I know I would end up hating my camera, I never want that to happen, so I prefer to work, earn a decent amount of money to live and take pictures on my free time.

 

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

Home: http://www.flickr.com/photos/emsweet/9573512728/
It means a lot to me, being in a long distance relationship… I don’t think it needs any other comment.

 

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

I really don’t know how to categorize my work in one style. I guess I’m more artistic or conceptual, at least I think that, because I look more for the meaning it has to me than the color or anything else.

 

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

Not really. It’s amazing how many things can inspire you outside of photography. All I visit regularly is my social sites or tumblr, sites like that, that’s all the photography I see.

 

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

That it doesn’t matter what they teach you, photography, and art in general is about interpretation, not understanding.

We’re so obsessed about knowing the why of everything we don’t want to see that some things are just what it is to us. Each one of us see differently, each one of us see a different meaning. It doesn’t need to be perfect or beautiful, it just need to be something that means for somebody and it’ll be worth it. Art is about feelings, not techniques, money or galleries.

And obviously, you don’t need to go to class to see this, in fact is better if you do not go, or they’ll steal your motivation. Some people don’t get it back. Teach yourself.

 

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

There’re many many talented photographers on this world I wouldn’t know where to start, Stefani Trifkovic or Marta Bevacqua.

 

Melania Brescia Photography

http://www.melaniabrescia.es

http://flickr.com/emsweet

www.facebook.com/MelaniaBresciaPhotography

 

 

 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

I own a Nikon D700 and an sb-900 speedlight. I have two lenses – a 50mm f/1.8 and a Sigma 35mmf/1.4. I use a $40 basic tripod and a remote. Most of my equipment is used, no fancy business here!

 

 

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

I appreciate the D700, it’s a great camera body and built like a tank. I do wish it included more features such as video and I would have liked it to rival the Mark II in megapixels, instead of having 12.1 megapixels (which is great, but for my purposes I would prefer to have more).

 

 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

My favourite lens that I own would be the Sigma 35mm – it’s a beautiful lens that produces really clear and crisp images. However I only have two lenses so it’s not a very good answer. I love the 85mm and the 105mm lenses.

 

 

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

It really depends on the type of travel. On previous trips I brought all of my equipment (which is not much) as well as several costumes that can take up a lot of space. However, I am going on another adventure soon, where I’ll be backpacking in India and Southeast Asia. I’m aiming to keep my items to a bare minimum – one camera body, two lenses, a remote, external hard drive and potentially a netbook. I won’t be able to carry much more than that!

 

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any? 

 

Photoshop CS5 for fine art images and Lightroom 4 for event photography and portraiture.

 

 

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures? 

 

I’ve been teaching myself photography since April 2012 – mainly through the internet and other photographers’ willingness to share. People’s generosity is incredible.

I believe that the practice of being mindful and aware of your reality allows you to take in as much as possible. This in turns allows you to be inspired by every sensory experience that comes your way. This is the way I want to lead my life and my photography – taking notice of everything around me and being inspired by it all.

 

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why? 

 

I strive to create surrealistic and magical images because that is what I naturally gravitate towards the most – I find art that is darker, whimsical, or mysterious to be much more dynamic and personally exciting.

 

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

Oh god this is a difficult question to answer, as there are so many things I want to do and accomplish. I don’t ever want to reach a point of comfortable stagnation, where I am happy with where I am and do not want to push myself further! I hope that doesn’t sound pretentious.

 

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

I’m really content with “Cosmic Dreaming” and would say that’s my current favourite primarily because it depicts exactly how I feel at this stage in my life.

 

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify. 

 

I am not sure! I suppose it my love of portraiture and landscapes could be a medley of genres all bundled and wrapped nicely under the “fine art” category.

 

 

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

I have an obsessive tendency to check National Geographic’s website, even though I have a print subscription.

 

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

I learned that if I want a career in such an overly saturated market, I have to really believe in my work and I have to hustle! No one will do this for me, and my dreams won’t happen otherwise.

 

 

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

Kitra Cahana (her work is incredible, enjoy)

 

 Liat Aharoni Photography

https://www.facebook.com/liataharoniphotography

http://www.flickr.com/photos/liataharoni

http://500px.com/liat

 

 

 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

-Camera: Canon EOS 7D

-Lens: 50mm/1.4, 50mm/1.8, 70-200mm, 85-135mm

-Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX, REVUEtron c35s

-Others: Reflector, UV Filters, Tripod

 

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

I actually love my equipment. I used to have a Canon EOS 550D, which was a starter DSLR and I upgraded to a 7D. It’s so user friendly; it’s so easy to understand how to use and the functions are all set out in such a way which makes shooting a lot easier. Maybe the only thing I would improve about my 7D is that I wish it had a Double Exposure function.

 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

500mm/1.4 definitely. Probably because of the depth of field. I always tend to shoot at 1.4, I love the bokeh it creates in the background and how sharp the subject usually is. However, I’ve heard that the 85mm and 35mm are also pretty good for this too, but I havent tried them out yet, which I plan to do soon 🙂

 

 

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

I don’t travel much, but when I do I take all my photography stuff except my reflector and tripod or my 50mm/1.8. Everything else (all the lenses, my camera of course, my flash and my filters) as well as the Canon cleaning equipment and my Holga 135 if I have the urge to play around with film.

 

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

I stick to Photoshop CS5. Long ago I used to use Picnik, haha, saying it now is pretty embarrassing. But yeah, I stick with Photoshop, I do have Lightroom, etc. but I don’t see the need in using them yet, probably because I don’t exactly know their function properly.

 

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

 

It started out as a little hobby in 2010 where I would photograph a couple of my friends and take photos of completely random things to be honest. I then started my 365, whereby I only got really serious towards the second half of it, because I actually realised how much I really enjoyed taking photos, especially of people. After that, I kind of just practiced and practiced for the next 2 years, starting my photography page last year, meeting so many amazing other photographers and people on the way.

I find inspiration in any way possible, it could be through a movie, tv series (American Horror Story has been one of my main inspirations recently), music videos (beyonce’s new album especially), books, poems, through friends or even other photographers.

How do I take my photos? Honestly, I usually go with the flow. When I have a client, they usually ask me, do you have a theme? And most of the time I don’t, which I would like to really start doing. Whatever comes to mind on that day, I do, whether it be normal portraits or conceptual images.

 

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

Definitely either portrait photography, because you can capture so many different emotions and everyone’s facial structure/features are different from one another, which makes each photograph different from the last, or conceptual/fine art photography, because with this style there are no limits. Your mind can literally wonder to the end of the earth and beyond, creating your own world and stories in photographs. It allows you to release your personal side, to me it does at least, and portray your emotions into a photograph or story, especially if you dont take self portraits, like me.

 

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

My goal is to improve my creativity this year, I want to push myself to think out of the box and do some really different things, which I wouldnt usually do. I’ll know by the end of year, when I look back at my work of 2014

 

 

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=438518566241175&set=pb.388248787934820.-2207520000.1389667773.&type=3&theater

 

Probably this one, because of the simplicity and the colours of it as well as her emotion. It was inspired by the amazing Megan WIlson Photography 🙂

 

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

Probably artistic, as well as conceptual.

 

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

I’m always on flickr but I usually browse through photographer’s pages on facebook 24/7. I’ve liked about 200 photography pages and I usually just look their pages whenever their photos pop up on my newsfeed 🙂

 

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

Be yourself and don’t be put down by others. Do what you love and work hard at it and it will definitely pay off.

 

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

I’ll list a few 🙂

-Sarah Ann Loreth

-Joel Robison

-Tasha Tong Faye

-Frankie Entickap

-Cansu Ozkaraca

-Joshua Malik

-David Talley

-Rosie Hardy

 

 

Daniel Adams Photography

https://www.facebook.com/daniel.l.adamsphotography

 

 

Sami Lane Photography

 https://www.facebook.com/samilanephoto

http://500px.com/SamiLane

http://instagram.com/ssamilane

 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

I use canon eos 5d mark ii, canon ef 50mm 1.4, canon ef 24-70 2.8 mark ii, Helious 44-2 (manual lens with adaptor),  Nikkor 135mm f2 (manual lens with adaptor), a cheap tripod which I can’t even find the model or name for it. 

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

I love my equipment, I love prime lenses and there is nothing i dislike about my gear. 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

My favourite lens is probably canon ef 135mm f2 or canon ef 85mm 1.2, I love the shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh that these lenses make. 

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

I usually travel with Vanguard up-rise 46 so i carry all my gear with me. 

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

I use adobe photoshop cs6 extended, adobe lightroom 4.3 for my main editing and color efex pro, silver efex pro, knoll light factory and few other plugging for my visual  effects. 

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

 

I’ve been taking photos since November 2011 and I usually find inspiration photos from all around the Internet, usually from500px.com, 1x.com, phlearn.com and many other websites. And  sometimes I get inspired from my culture which is Persian culture from Iran.

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

I like fine art/conceptual because in most of fine art/conceptual photographs there are meaning and there has been thinking behind it. 

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

I want to be known to the whole world and have photographs that when people see they will wait and think… something that will even make changes in people life’s… and I’m sure I will reach my goal in less than 5 years. 

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

There are so many of my works that are my favourites… for example this work, http://500px.com/photo/35580296! It gave a wonderful feeling while making this peace and also it calms me down anytime I see it. 

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

I believe my style of work is conceptual, artistic and fine art.

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

Yes, http://fstoppers.com/, http://phlearn.com/, http://www.slrlounge.com/, http://121clicks.com/ and http://500px.com/popular.

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

The most important lesson I’ve learned since I started photography is that there is no success by yourself, you need help from others to get you where you want to be. 

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

I would like to see Joey Lawrence.

 Cory Devenney Photography

 www.corydevenney.com

www.facebook.com/corydevenneyphotography

 


 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

My equipment consists of a Canon 5D mark iii body, 16-35mm F2.8 ii lens, 24-105mm F4 L lens, 50mm 1.4 lens, Tokina 10-17mm fisheye, flashes, studio light (hardly used), battery grip, and the usual standard filters. For the most part I use is my 50mm as it’s usually always ready to go on my camera.

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

I honestly LOVE my equipment. There may be a few things I might add to it in the next few months, but honestly it’s everything I need at this point. I just recently purchased the 16-35mm lens and it’s phenomenal. The mark iii is amazing, although I’ve seen recent add ons to the 6D that came out or models more recent that have Wifi and touch screen focus, that would be fun.

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

My favorite lens is definitely the 50mm 1.4. It’s small, great focus, and even better overall in low light situations. As I love shooting toward the end of the day, having something as wide as 1.4 is crucial. Favorite by far.

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

Since I don’t have a ton of equipment, usually everything fits perfectly and it’s not too bulky to carry. So pretty much everything I have goes with me.

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

Photoshop CS5

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

 

I’ve been photographing for a good number of years now. But I’ve only really jumped into the surreal/conceptual work in the last year and a half or so. Inspiration is easy to come by through other artists, ideas, music, movies, nature, etc. It’s funny to come up with ideas in your head and hope that it might turn into an interesting picture. Sometimes it just doesn’t turn out the way you had expected. Although at times it’s even better.

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

I definitely enjoy the surreal and conceptual based photography. It portrays more of a story to me. I love seeing the creative mind at work, and to me, this has pushed me beyond my expectations as a photographer, granted every day I’m trying to improve.

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

I feel like every photographer wants to make a career out of it, although very few do. If I were able to make a complete living out of my photography I would, although I don’t want to bank on that in case it never happens. I love photography. So whether it turns into my full time job, or a continued hobby, I’ll be happy. As long as people enjoy what they see, that’s good enough for me at this point.

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

A personal favorite of mine is a shoot I did a couple months back with my girlfriend. It was a freezing cold day with storm clouds moving through, a slight wind, and of course me saying, “we’ll be quick don’t worry!” I of course made her get in even colder water. She definitely braved the elements on that one, but the shot came out quite interesting I thought. It was simple and showed the mix of calm and slight chaotic with a separation of the two. Either way it’s always fun to see what people are willing to do for you as a photographer.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=525273780887968&set=pb.265339276881421.-2207520000.1384970636.&type=3&theater

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

Of the ones named I suppose it might fall into the category of Artistic.

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

I jump on demilked (they always have interesting stuff), pixoto, facebook of course. Not a ton.

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

One thing that I think I’ve learned is to not compare yourself to other great photographers out there. There is so much talent in the world that you just need to do your own thing, and do it because it makes you happy. You need to love your own work, and just like anything else, practice practice practice. And in our case, just go out and shoot.

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

Hmmm. There are so much talent out there I’m really not sure. A local from my area, Kalee Kilgrow, has had some very interesting pieces that I’ve enjoyed so I’d like seeing her on here.

 

Alex Benetel Photography

https://www.facebook.com/alexbenetelphotography

http://500px.com/deltalex

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandra-roseliza/

http://alexbenetel.4ormat.com/

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

I use a Nikon D600, 50mm f/1.8 lens (with a UV filter), tripod and a remote.

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

It’s hard to pick any dislikes about my equipment. My camera is an absolute dream; it’s reaching its first Birthday actually. I love the video capabilities it has and that I can shoot in low light situations, which was a bit of a problem for me prior to purchasing the Nikon D600. It also being full frame is a major positive as well. I am however, looking to purchase a new lens very soon and add it to my equipment list.

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

I’ve only ever owned the kit lens that came with my first DSLR (Nikon D90) and my current prime lens. As I only ever use my 50mm f/1.8 lens, it’s my current favourite. It’s lasted a long while and it’s really suited to my style of photography. It’s great for portraits and landscape photos, especially when I’m travelling. Like I said, I’m looking to purchase a few new lenses in the future so my favourite is bound to change.

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

My Nikon D600, 50mm f/1.8 lens, remote, camera charger and extra memory cards. That and some essentials I’ll need whilst I’m out, as I don’t like to carry more than one bag.

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

I use Photoshop CS4.

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

 

I’ve been taking photographs my whole life. However, it became a real passion of mine when I was 16. So I’d say I’ve been serious about photography for about 4 years now. I find inspiration in everything around me, in the shows and films I watch, the music I listen to, on my car, bus and train trips into university, my own experiences, other people’s experiences – literally anywhere and everywhere. On most cases, I ensure that I have somewhat of an idea mapped out in my head before shooting so that I can embody the character in mind. It’s important that I’m in the right headspace whilst shooting.

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

I mostly enjoy taking conceptual photographs. In terms of what style of photography do I like the most? I just love photographs that tell stories, photographs that have depth. I love finding that sense of mystery, because I always love it when I’m looking at a photograph and have a million questions dancing around in my head.

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

I have so many goals that I’d like to achieve with my photography, some of which I’ve been lucky enough to have already achieved. However, there are so many more goals I’d like to achieve in the future. I’ve found that when I think I’m in a moment that I suspect is pretty important, I stop myself and really look around at what’s happening. It’s then when I feel like I’m in some sort of a dream-like state.  It’s hard to explain, but when I get that “Is this really happening?” feeling, then I know it’s a special moment.

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

I wouldn’t say that I necessarily have a favourite piece, but whenever I’m asked to showcase one work that represents my photography, I always male reference to this one.

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandra-roseliza/8561031635/

 

I think it’s because I came up with the idea on the day, if I remember correctly and shot it half an hour later. It came out even better than I had imagined, which never happens. I believe this piece took my work to a whole new level and each time I look at it, it makes me even more determined to continue to create great pieces. I’m very proud of it.

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

I’m not too sure actually. I’m always trying to categorise my photography into some sort of genre but seem to have some trouble doing so. I always say “conceptual photography” or “fine art photography” but who knows really, it’s always changing because I’m always trying new things.

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

Well, I’m on Flickr everyday and I try to visit sites like Phlearn now and then.

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

I’ve learned a lot since starting photography, but I have to say that one must not give up, keep challenging themselves, be persistent and to take pictures for yourself.

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

I would suggest you go and check out the works of:

Sparrek – http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrek/

Logan Zillmer – http://www.flickr.com/photos/loganzillmer/

I am not Ana Photography

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ana-ana-ana/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/I-am-not-Ana/229831160429880?fref=ts

 

 

 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

Camera: Canon 5D Mk II
Lens: 50mm f/1.4 most of the time, and 100mm f/2.8 L Macro
Tripod: Velbon CX 444
Other than that, I use a remote (RC-6 by Canon), a regular cleaning kit for sensitive glass surface and no flash whatsoever.
I also use an analogue Canon AE-1 with 50mm f/1.8.

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

I adore the 5D Mk II. It was my dream camera long before I bought it, and it somehow still is. The features that (sort-of) bug me from time to time, mostly auto-focus issues, have been improved with the MK III version.

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

50mm f/1.4, because it is a great all-around lens. I love prime lenses in general, and this one is my favourite for it equals the angle of the human eye-sight when adapted to a full-frame body.
However, I wish it was better built, for I had to replace it earlier this year because of the bent focus ring, and quite a lot of my friends/acquaintances had the same issue.

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

Canon 5D Mk II with 50mm f/1.4 or Canon AE-1 with 50mm f/1.8, a remote control, an extra battery, some extra films, and a tripod when there is some space left.

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 5.

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

I like simple headshots with a touch of emotional input. I think it is challenging to convey the raw emotion, and it still moves me every time I look at the photograph.
Also, I have got a soft spot for landscapes taken on film.

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

My constant goal is to never stop improving.

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

At the time of typing, this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ana-ana-ana/10869605613/
It is a part of ‘The Black Out Days’, the series that I am working on right now, and it describes the current state of my life the most accurately.

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

I think it is a fusion of portrait and conceptual. I also take thousands of ‘diary’ photographs, which are more like a lifestyle or documentary.

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

Flickr and several blogs.

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

That it is absolutely useless to compare your work to the work of the others.

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

I would like to get to know some talented but yet unknown artists.

Patty Maher Photography    

http://www.pattymaher.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/closetartist/

https://www.facebook.com/pattymaherphotography

 

 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

 

I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark III and use one of a few different lenses: 85mm 1.2, 50mm 1.2 or 24-70 2.8. My tripod is a Manfrotto. I also use a wireless remote.

 

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

 

I actually really love all my equipment. 

 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

It really depends on what I’m shooting. If I’m doing a portrait shot and have enough space nothing beats my 85mm (it has a bit of zoom), but recently I have been finding that the flexibility of the 24-70 is invaluable…most specifically when I want to include more background.

 

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

 

My camera and lenses, a lens cloth, my remote and usually a wig.

 

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

 

I use photoshop CS6 and Lightroom.

 

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

 

I have been taking photos for just over 3 years now. I find inspiration pretty much everywhere – in books, songs, landscapes, art, and from other photographers. I generally just go out to a location, set up my camera on a tripod and start shooting. Sometimes I have a very clear idea of what I want to shoot, sometimes I just wing it. Both have their merits.  I tend to do a lot of burst shooting because I like to have the feeling of movement in my photos.

 

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

 

I like a lot of different styles of photography – far more than just what I do in my own photos. If it’s well done I probably like it – whether it is a simple macro shot or a highly photoshopped surreal photo.

 

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

 

I think the most important goal I have in photography is to keep being inspired and challenged by it. I also want to take photos that mean something – both to me and to other people. The beauty of these goals is that they are always in front of you. Reaching goals can be a stopper, in my opinion.

 

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

 

My favourites change fairly regularly, but I think my favourite right now is this photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/closetartist/9253072600/
I like it because it’s simple and reflects something of how I was feeling at that time. I also like the location – those fields have been ploughed now, so if I’d waited any longer I wouldn’t have been able to capture it quite in that way.  I like that I was able to capture a moment in time that has now moved on.

 

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

 

Fine art, conceptual for most of my personal work, but I also will shoot nature, landscapes and lately I’ve grown a passion for wedding photography.

 

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

I’m pretty much a regular on flickr.

 

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

Never give up. You can do better if you decide to. Maybe those are two lessons…they’re both important though.

 

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

Too many to mention there are a lot of amazing photographers out there.

 

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

I use a Nikon D3x, Reflector, Nikon AF-S 24/70 f2.8 G ED, Nikon AF-S VR 70-200 f2.8 G ED, Sigma EX 50mm DG HSM f1.4, Flash Nikon SB 800, Diff-Box 60cm, Tripod Manfrotto XPROB 055 with Manfrotto 322RC2, UV-and Pol-Filter, Sekonic Flashmaster, and for Outdoor: MacBook pro inkl. Nikon View and Camera Control Pro 2, Indoor IMac 27″ with Photoshop CS6…

 

 

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

I really love my equipment, sometimes when the shoot takes longer I wish the camera not to be so heavy.

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

My favorite lense is  Sigma 50mm f/1.4. I just feel comfortable with this perspective, I am not a big Fan of zooming, i better move with my camera around the Model.

 

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

When I travel I don’t like to carry so much weight,  so I only take a small camera with me, a Nikon P7100, …

 

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

I use only  Photoshop CS6.

 

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

I began to take Pictures since 2009. I find Inspiration from my Dreams, also from great Artists/Photographers, StoryTellers like Tim Walker,Bettina Rheims, Tim Burton, Mode Designer Genius Alexander McQueen, from Music, landscape, People i meet on my Way. I always take my Pictures outside, on Location with natural Light.

 

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

I love People Photography. To tell a Story about a Person, to show her in many different Ways, to cause Emotions and show the Wonderland where she lives in, this is my Passion.

 

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

I love to share my Feelings and Dreams with the World through my Photography. This is my way to speak. I will love so much to be able to work some day with other Artist like great Designer, to expand and show a new and very unusual  Story about Our Dreams.

 

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

At this Mmment is this my Favorite Picture:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=528419967215968&set=a.317396701651630.79009.190339174357384&type=1&theater

 

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres  (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white,  infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

Fine Art Conceptual Photography.

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

500px, Facebook, Flickr.

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

Be patient and never stop dreaming.

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

Kristina Bode.