Defining Your Photography Style of Work

Defining your photography style is an essential first step for any photographer, as it shapes how you capture and communicate your creative vision. Though often overlooked, establishing a distinct style early on helps you stand out in the market and gives your work a recognizable identity. By clarifying your preferred themes, techniques, and aesthetic choices, you not only hone your skills but also attract the right audience. Whether it's your portraiture skills, quality, or versatility, your style is a reflection of your artistic voice, and prioritizing this foundation will guide your growth and success as a photographer.

In this episode, your host, Rhea Whitney, shares insights on how to define your photography style of work and the essential elements that every photographer should focus on to help you understand what works for you and how to improve your technique in future shoots. 

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and what’s in for you in this episode
• [01:11] Why defining your photography style of work is an essential foundational step
• [01:52] Things that are critical to define in your style of work
• [02:17] Camera settings and why you need to pay much attention to it
• [07:47] Defining your photography gear and why it’s important
• [11:54] Studying and reviewing your own past work 
• [14:40] Practical ways to recreate your style of work seamlessly
• [18:29] Key takeaways for you from the episode
• [19:30] Ending the show

Standout Quotes:

• “For any successful photography work style, it is important to understand your ISO, your camera sensitivity to light, your aperture and your shutter speed.” - Rhea [06:47]
• “Your camera body is a part of your gear, which is important, but the lenses that you have in that camera body are more important.”- Rhea [07:58]
• “The aperture settings of your camera is controlled by your lens.”- Rhea [09:50]

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