If You Are Not Bringing Ideas to the Table
Portraits can be difficult. Often surroundings can be drab and uninspiring so if you’re not bringing ideas to the table then you’re setting yourself up for failure.
This is a great interview with NY Times photographer Damon Winter (not to be confused with Dan Winters). Two things about this interview really stand out for me:
1. Damon Winter’s isn’t formally trained in photography
2. Damon Winter’s discussion about the difficulties in producing a photograph that connects with his subjects.
The quote above seemed to dovetail perfectly with my last post – 39 Second Portrait Session
If you haven’t seen his Pulitzer winning body of work from the Obama campaign, then you have missed some amazing photography. Hit this link to see it.
Thanks to APE for the Damon Winter’s interview link.
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