For me; one of your best videos. I think anyone who has progressed beyond everyday snapshots looks for something cohesive in their work. Happy is the photographer who finds it. A style is a very good thing to have.
This video is by far the best I have seen. Such a simple question about the one photograph and yet it floored me. It was like lightning striking me out. Suddenly a lot of things clicked and became clear. For that I have to thank you and applaud you 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
"It is much easier to be different than it is being better." Thanks for this hard-won wisdom! Being different activates vulnerability, being better activates ego. Vulnerability is the space I'd rather be in, even if it's risky. The bigger risk is being average.
Exceptional hint with finding your style (when you are just not able to discern) - I will try it... Long time a follower of Sean: many words of wisdom, and many interesting discoveries.
Aha! I knew you were a Bill Eggleston fan! I've been a documentary/ photojournalism type for over 40 years. I find that I get most of my customers more as a result of my style rather than genre. This means I end up doing various different niches for some odd reason. This is probably in part due to me living in the rural US South and not a large city. I find that some potential customers for paid projects seem to be more interested in "style" than "genre" and niche. I've ended up doing some very strange shoots ranging from portraits to combat photography over the years. I'll shoot anything, provided that the subject interests me, and people know that. Well, I'll shoot almost anything but weddings. I'd rather walk blindfolded through a minefield than shoot a wedding.
I never would've considered the Brutalism influence until you mentioned it, now I can't unsee it. The use of bright and vibrant colours are like a bait and switch against the backdrop of ordered shapes like an old concrete soviet building lol.
Great advice, Scott I've always loved fantastic images and as someone who is new to photography. I'm practasing a few things at present but I have just been introduced to Sebastiao Salgado his book Workers which is on my bucket list. So I'm looking for a style, but it's early days.
This is quite helpful! In the pursuit of a career it's easy to get caught in the trap of being something that's not you, a trap I unfortunately got stuck in for the better part of year now. The exercises you listed here certainly help in rediscovering personal style, and I'm having fun defining that for myself once more. I also love that you reference Sean Tucker at the end; he's been a great inspiration for my own work.
Your video really helped me find my style, I spent some time going through my favorites/keepers album of photos I have taken and they all have a similar look even though they're pics of different things
All great advice! One thing I'd add is don't stop at looking for images online, find a source that forces you to look at genres/styles you wouldn't seek out on your own. Museum or gallery exhibits, magazines, basically anything that is curated by someone else. Some of the biggest influences I've come across have been from artists I thought I didn't like, and professors, friends, curators and others pushed me to explore them. Online learning can turn into a trap where you just follow the path that seems attractive to you, when growth frequently comes from learning about things you've never even considered.
Definitely one of your best videos, and it made me to finalize ideas about my style. For me its less about what is on the photo, its more about techniques. I took few months to see what other photographers do and what is different in my approach. There are few repeating patterns based on the equipment. Zoom lenses used on photos/places they should not be used, way too much Photoshop vs no editing at all, no lightning equipment to be used outside of the studio, plain B/W photography vs ultra-vivid... Different lenses, different lightning setups, different processing - all this leads to a completely different result which stands out among other photographers - especially the techniques which are not used by any other.
Scott, this is the best video you did! And the most helpful for those who are "lost" in the photography world. I am one of those people...still looking for my style! Great exercises that everyone should do! THANK YOU!
Thanks for this! I wasn’t sure if I was going to take much out of this until one throwaway line towards the end that clarified everything for me. I think I’ve found my style now! 👍🏻😊
I'm so bad at having a personal style.. i like so many styles of photography.. so many niches.. i've tried so many of them and i like them all.. and i tried to be a specific kind of photographer but im still at the stage where i can't be picky with the few jobs i get.. so i keep doing a little bit of everything that comes my way
You made genre, niche and, style so clear in how that relate to each other. Style is something I have struggled with over the years and trying to definite it for myself. Knowing where/what to focus your attention on most often the hardest part of that process. Understanding these three relationships simplifies what to focus on to find that voice within.
Great video. Lots of actionable things for us all to do next. It does get me thinking about the "in vogue" styles of the past. If the bold and colourful style is in now, what came before? I can't even remember what was immediately before now. Is there a way of articulating the different styles that have preceded where we are? Are they cyclical? Did they relate to specific things in popular culture? Is it possible to guess what kind of thing will be in vogue next?
This video actually got to me today. Literally led to me brainstorming on a scrap of paper for about two hours. I realise that the stylist block I have is because I don't really like anything. Well, that's not true - but I had lost/forgotten what I like. I'm early forties, and I guess day to day mundaneness of living had suppressed my feeling of what truly inspires me. My brainstorm went through self-loathing, some dark stuff, some lighter stuff - through to things I thought I inspire me but actually didn't... and then it hit me. The bit about "take any one photo" - That took a lot of thought... and I knew what it would be... and that's led me down a rabbit of things that inspire that I had almost forgotten about, weirdly. I won't say what that is. That might sound really odd, almost like BS.. but honestly - I feel like I've just unlocked something in my head that has been suppressed. Cheers Scott, appreciated.
Dude, this was amazing information. The idea of taking 20 images you like and dissecting what it is you like about them really struck a chord with me. Thanks as always, Scott! Bonus points for bringing Death Metal into the equation again haha
My style hmmm looking at images on line im draw to portraits with strong color gradients and contrasting backgrounds. I like but dont feel involved in scenic shots.
I think the test is, if you explain it to someone who has never seen your work, then show them your work.... does your work look how they imagined it to be?
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For me; one of your best videos. I think anyone who has progressed beyond everyday snapshots looks for something cohesive in their work. Happy is the photographer who finds it. A style is a very good thing to have.
Wow, thank you!
Oh yeah, I’ve noticed that orange bit just emerging from the dark blue shirt, style has evolved indeed! 😎
I've been trying to find my style but was really sure I was missing something. This has unlocked what I wasn't getting. Cheers Scott!
Thanks Patrick glad it has helped. Look forward to seeing the work!
Its like a good session with my design professor in university in the old days. Very valuable advice thanks very much!
This video is by far the best I have seen. Such a simple question about the one photograph and yet it floored me. It was like lightning striking me out. Suddenly a lot of things clicked and became clear. For that I have to thank you and applaud you 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
"It is much easier to be different than it is being better." Thanks for this hard-won wisdom! Being different activates vulnerability, being better activates ego. Vulnerability is the space I'd rather be in, even if it's risky. The bigger risk is being average.
Thanks Scott, always enjoy your videos and find them super helpful 👍
Exceptional hint with finding your style (when you are just not able to discern) - I will try it... Long time a follower of Sean: many words of wisdom, and many interesting discoveries.
Awesome! Thank you!
Perhaps the most illuminating video you have produced. At least for me and what I am trying to do. Thank you.
Thanks for watching
One image in life… I’m reasonably certain, having just heard it, that this will help me enormously. Thanks for that 👍🏻
Aha! I knew you were a Bill Eggleston fan! I've been a documentary/ photojournalism type for over 40 years. I find that I get most of my customers more as a result of my style rather than genre. This means I end up doing various different niches for some odd reason. This is probably in part due to me living in the rural US South and not a large city. I find that some potential customers for paid projects seem to be more interested in "style" than "genre" and niche. I've ended up doing some very strange shoots ranging from portraits to combat photography over the years. I'll shoot anything, provided that the subject interests me, and people know that. Well, I'll shoot almost anything but weddings. I'd rather walk blindfolded through a minefield than shoot a wedding.
I never would've considered the Brutalism influence until you mentioned it, now I can't unsee it. The use of bright and vibrant colours are like a bait and switch against the backdrop of ordered shapes like an old concrete soviet building lol.
One photograph, I think it would be a portrait in black and white, subtle contrast. Printed !... But I like shooting color as well
Another great video - I was confusing genre, style etc and explained it perfectly.
Glad it was helpful!
Great advice, Scott I've always loved fantastic images and as someone who is new to photography. I'm practasing a few things at present but I have just been introduced to Sebastiao Salgado his book Workers which is on my bucket list. So I'm looking for a style, but it's early days.
This is quite helpful! In the pursuit of a career it's easy to get caught in the trap of being something that's not you, a trap I unfortunately got stuck in for the better part of year now. The exercises you listed here certainly help in rediscovering personal style, and I'm having fun defining that for myself once more.
I also love that you reference Sean Tucker at the end; he's been a great inspiration for my own work.
Your video really helped me find my style, I spent some time going through my favorites/keepers album of photos I have taken and they all have a similar look even though they're pics of different things
Amazingly helpful video Scott! And you recommending Sean's video at the end is my favorite moment, two of my favorite photographers/ educators!
All great advice! One thing I'd add is don't stop at looking for images online, find a source that forces you to look at genres/styles you wouldn't seek out on your own. Museum or gallery exhibits, magazines, basically anything that is curated by someone else. Some of the biggest influences I've come across have been from artists I thought I didn't like, and professors, friends, curators and others pushed me to explore them. Online learning can turn into a trap where you just follow the path that seems attractive to you, when growth frequently comes from learning about things you've never even considered.
Definitely one of your best videos, and it made me to finalize ideas about my style.
For me its less about what is on the photo, its more about techniques. I took few months to see what other photographers do and what is different in my approach. There are few repeating patterns based on the equipment. Zoom lenses used on photos/places they should not be used, way too much Photoshop vs no editing at all, no lightning equipment to be used outside of the studio, plain B/W photography vs ultra-vivid...
Different lenses, different lightning setups, different processing - all this leads to a completely different result which stands out among other photographers - especially the techniques which are not used by any other.
Scott, this is the best video you did! And the most helpful for those who are "lost" in the photography world. I am one of those people...still looking for my style! Great exercises that everyone should do! THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
This was so very helpful. Thank you ❤
Thanks for this! I wasn’t sure if I was going to take much out of this until one throwaway line towards the end that clarified everything for me. I think I’ve found my style now! 👍🏻😊
Great stuff as always! Thank you.
really appreciate you authenticity and your approach - I've learned a whole ton from your channel. thank you!
Loved this, thanks a lot
Do they teach this stuff in the photos schools?
I liked the way you explained it and well differentiated. Thank you!!
I'm so bad at having a personal style.. i like so many styles of photography.. so many niches.. i've tried so many of them and i like them all.. and i tried to be a specific kind of photographer but im still at the stage where i can't be picky with the few jobs i get.. so i keep doing a little bit of everything that comes my way
You made genre, niche and, style so clear in how that relate to each other. Style is something I have struggled with over the years and trying to definite it for myself. Knowing where/what to focus your attention on most often the hardest part of that process. Understanding these three relationships simplifies what to focus on to find that voice within.
This is fantastic. Such good advice, thanks Scott.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Lots of actionable things for us all to do next.
It does get me thinking about the "in vogue" styles of the past. If the bold and colourful style is in now, what came before? I can't even remember what was immediately before now. Is there a way of articulating the different styles that have preceded where we are? Are they cyclical? Did they relate to specific things in popular culture? Is it possible to guess what kind of thing will be in vogue next?
This video actually got to me today. Literally led to me brainstorming on a scrap of paper for about two hours. I realise that the stylist block I have is because I don't really like anything. Well, that's not true - but I had lost/forgotten what I like.
I'm early forties, and I guess day to day mundaneness of living had suppressed my feeling of what truly inspires me. My brainstorm went through self-loathing, some dark stuff, some lighter stuff - through to things I thought I inspire me but actually didn't... and then it hit me. The bit about "take any one photo" - That took a lot of thought... and I knew what it would be... and that's led me down a rabbit of things that inspire that I had almost forgotten about, weirdly.
I won't say what that is.
That might sound really odd, almost like BS.. but honestly - I feel like I've just unlocked something in my head that has been suppressed.
Cheers Scott, appreciated.
Gotta love these breakdowns; clear, to the point and no faff, three thumbs up :)
Much appreciated!
thank you for your video and for the reference!
Glad it was helpful!
Really great advice Scott. Thanks a lot :)
Glad it was helpful!
Dude, this was amazing information. The idea of taking 20 images you like and dissecting what it is you like about them really struck a chord with me. Thanks as always, Scott! Bonus points for bringing Death Metal into the equation again haha
Amazing give it a whirl!
@@TinHouseStudioUK Will do Scott. Thanks!
My style hmmm looking at images on line im draw to portraits with strong color gradients and contrasting backgrounds. I like but dont feel involved in scenic shots.
A helpful way of thinking (again). Can 'clear and naturalistic' be a viable style for portrait photography? Or is that too broad/undefined?
I think the test is, if you explain it to someone who has never seen your work, then show them your work.... does your work look how they imagined it to be?
@@TinHouseStudioUK Good one. I'm going to think about that and put it to the test!
How on earth is this video free?? Haha amazing, man. Thank you!
You're welcome!
I don't think I'll ever find my style. Everything I do is a variety. I want a style badly but can't settle
I first heard ‘tiers’ as ‘tears’ of photography, oops