EPISODE · May 14, 2018 · 44 MIN
Capturing More than Just a Moment with Ryan Schembri
from The Beginner Photography Podcast · host Beginner Photography Podcast
#98 Ryan Schembri is the youngest recipient of the Austrailian Institute of professional photography's "Master Photographer" award. He is a Canon ambassador, wedding and portrait photographer who has shot all around the world he is also an educator and advocates to fellow photographers to help them grow their skills and knowledge about the world of photographyIn This Episode You'll Learn:How Ryan got into the photography business so youngRyans first mentor and what he was taughtRyan's main goal for the day when he shows up to every weddingHow to build a relationship with your clientsWhy Ryan thinks wedding photography is the hardest form of photographyHow Ryan was taught to read light for 2 years before taking a photoHow to deal with less than ideal lighting conditionsWhat Ryan see new photographers missing out on and how it set him up for successHow to determine the most important story to tell of the wedding dayThe biggest shifts in wedding photography he has seen since watching the wedding photography of his fathers dayHow to keep your photography freshHow to cultivate a philosophy of your photographySimple mistakes Ryan sees amateurs making when judging photography competitionsWhat inspires Ryan to be better at lightingResources:Ryan Schembri's WebsiteRyan Schembri's InstagramRyan Schembri's FacebookMemorable Quotes:What I do as a photographer is irrelevant. The people and their story is what mattersGreat moments in life are meant to be createdStop looking for light and start looking for shadowThe shift between highlight and shadow is what creates depthMost amateurs underexpose their photos. I don't know why.Expose for the highlight. If your subjects face is underexposed your lighting is wrong.Often times people make photography overcomplicated. It's really simple.Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.com Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundleJoin the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/groupGrab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
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