Turning the Ordinary Into Extraordinary: Night Photography with Michael Anthony
I open most of my articles for Shutter Magazine by reminding readers that wedding photography is the most difficult genre to shoot.
I open most of my articles for Shutter Magazine by reminding readers that wedding photography is the most difficult genre to shoot.
“Art is subjective” is one of the most irritating cliché’s I know. It doesn’t help anyone. It doesn’t help beginner artists grow. It can be an excuse for artists refusing to take creative criticism.
When we started building our photography business 12 years ago, the market was completely different. I remember assuming that once you were established, you never had to worry about making a living. That was then and this is now.
You can’t underestimate the power of planning. Being deliberate with your ideas, concepts and shoot plans pays massive dividends every time.
When I began doing photography in school, I was using a manual 35mm camera with black-and-white film.
When is black and white not black and white? Answer: Always. A lot of shooters oversimplify the black-and-white imagery they create.
I’ve always loved black-and-white photography. It’s such a beautiful medium, ranging from bold and full of contrast to quiet and soft.
Do you see the world in black and white? No one does. So why does black-and-white photography stir up such an emotional response?
Street photography is the most exciting genre I’ve ever shot. In my debut article for Shutter, I look at the history and some of the basics of this ever-evolving art form.
As photographers/creatives, we have a habit of thinking very small. We see the world through our cameras. This is a great strategy when the world we live in is about creating art, but it’s a horrible strategy when we are trying to create, run and sustain a successful business.