How to Develop a Personal Photography Style

The nice thing about learning aspects of photography like proper camera settings or even composition is that these things are strongly codified, but when it comes to developing a personal style, it can be a bit harder to know how to proceed and if you are on the right track. This great video tutorial discusses the idea of a photographic style and some of the mistakes people make en route to developing theirs. 

Coming to you from Christian Irmler - Landscape Photography, this insightful video discusses the topic of developing a photographic style. Having a recognizable style can give you a real leg up if you are a professional. Not only will it help you feel more confident in who you are as a creative, it will give your portfolio of work a unifying consistency that shows you are capable of producing high-level results no matter the circumstances and that gives you a recognizable style. This can be particularly important nowadays, when we are inundated with imagery from every last corner of the internet. If you look at the work of all the best photographer, you will undoubtedly notice consistent styles in every portfolio. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Irmler.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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