Photographer’s Styles
It’s interesting to look around at various photography books and magazines and see various styles of photography. It’s very common for newer photographers to try to copy other people’s style. Or, if there is a current trend lots of people hop on the band wagon to try to be popular.
For me, there are things I see that I like and there are things that I see that I don’t like. Skin that is so smoothed that it looks more like a ceramic doll than a human, I don’t like that. I think I am more of a purist. I like people to look comfortable and natural in their portraits. I like to smooth skin and enhance portraits, but I don’t like it to be noticed or take away from how the person really looks.
I’m not opposed to trying new things and stretching and learning though. But, after I try something I consider how comfortable I am with the new look and I keep what I like and leave some parts behind. Learning to take portraits at an angle is difficult for me because there are so many times when being off on the vertical lines is just a mistake that must be corrected. But, I like it an some time it will become more a part of my style.
As you look at my work, how would you describe the style. It’s not glamour although many people I photograph feel like a model as I shoot. I would not call my work “edgy”. I think causual and comfortable or maybe natural might better describe my style. Perhaps connected and relaxed could describe it. I don’t think because it is not “edgy” that it is boring, but I don’t want to use boring words to describe it either. I need your help. Captivating, penetrating, fun, what?
I’d like your input on how to describe my style. What are the right words to use if I were to add a paragraph on my home page about the style of my work. Please add your comment below and give me your ideas. Much appreciated.
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