Season 2, Episode 3 - Training Your Eye

Training Your Eye: The Heart of Photographic Storytelling in Ranch & Western Photography Discover how to sharpen your photographic eye from a seasoned ranch and Western photographer. This episode explores the crucial role of light, composition, storytelling, and human connection in creating impactful images that tell real stories.In this episode:The difference between overshooting and knowing what to shootTraining your eye for light, composition, and storytellingHow to think like an editor for impactful image selectionThe importance of understanding your subject and human connectionGear insights: frame rates, lenses, and camera settingsPractical exercises: finding light without a camera, shapes, and impactThe value of learning from your subjects and other non-photographersHow to craft a story through images that matter—beyond just technical correctnessTips for efficient image selection and editing workflowThe significance of impact, emotion, and context in storytelling