Why photograph nature?
Our services are mostly focused on people for the most part, and yet you see some of my travel and nature photos. Well I get this itch every day that can’t be relieved unless I photograph. Photographing people would be preferred but sometimes people just aren’t available. So nature it is. I’m thankful for that option though. So much can be learned about the craft of photography by doing forms you don’t normally do or even prefer to do.
You learn about ambient light, clouds, and animals. You learn about colors (lots of that green out there upon closer look is actually yellow!), patterns, and textures. But the most important of all is that you need to slow down and get a feel for the mechanics of your surroundings. By doing this, you can start to predict where wildlife will be and when plants will bloom.
But I’ve found this lesson carries over to photographing people very well. If I take a moment to understand the mechanics of the people around me, it helps me come up with how I will approach the photoshoot at hand which in turn will result in even better photos.
So, the lesson here is never be afraid to go out of your comfort zone in your craft. That’s how you will grow and improve as a photographer or artist.