The Photo.net Editors interview well-known
professional photographers. Discussing creative inspirations, how they
got started, exclusive tips, example photographs, we get a glimpse
into these professional photographers' lives. These interviews are
intended to inspire and motivate. We welcome you to add your comments
below each photographer's interview.
Photographer, President of Pentax
My entire career has been focused on imaging, product
planning, and marketing. I really am enjoying what I'm doing right
now. We [Pentax] may not be the biggest company in terms of market
share, but one thing a lot of people say, is that we've got the best
photographer as the president in the industry...Japan understands that
when we talk, I'm really the voice of the customer.
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National Geographic Documentary Photographer
I really love the kind of work that shines a light on
human rights issues. It started with the story I did on "21st-Century
Slaves." I'm very interested in the conditions of women around the
world and in some way helping to empower women in countries where
they're not empowered.
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Abstract, Fine Art, Commercial Photographer
If you're going to be expressionistic with your
camera, it's not about finding the average light that's out
there. It's understanding what's visually important in your
composition and exposing for that.
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Wedding Photographer
My style is all about anticipation. Compared to
others, I capture relatively few images at weddings. I like to see a
picture, set the composition and angle relative to the light, and then
wait for something to happen within that picture.
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Fine Art and Commercial Photographer
I tend to gravitate towards people and moments that
have a balance of raw and quirky elements to them. My style is pretty
clean and straight forward with classic elements and an unexpected
twist. I am really drawn to action and love capturing the moment,
whatever the moment is.
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Editorial and Documentary Photographer
Experience is so important with photography. There's
a lot of stress involved with being a documentary photographer. All of
the projects have been self-inspired. Much of the work has to do with
making contacts and talking people into something they may not want to
do...
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Documentary Photographer and Writer Team
Our business is constantly changing. If it doesn't,
we are out of business. A big part of our income comes from stock
photos. The rest is from editorial assignments and a small bit comes
from corporate shoots, for companies, which I feel are not too evil.
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