Finding Style in Photography
In today’s video we’re discussing the search for style in photography. What is style? Why should we or should we not strive for a style and how can it be achieved?
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Interesting concept Teo. I was faced with determining my own style when confronted with a question during an online photo interview. After selecting and reviewing a number of my favorite works I did indeed see common themes that I had been attracted to, which feeds into your own explanation. We all experiment and may have a number of ‘successful’ images (ie, ones that others acclaim), but I believe it is those that we most enjoy ourselves that reveal our personal style.
Fascinating. Unfortunately the background music is quite distracting
Brilliant video Teo! "Style will find you!" excellent observation.
Your photography and editing skills are amazing!
wow i love this video
thank you
This is inspiring. I arrived here by way of Alex at The Photographic Eye.
Perhaps I can add that I personally enjoy exploring many styles and developing them concurrently over many years. When taking, and later processing, images, I like being able to choose among an array of styles that I have, well, discovered really, over time. I can’t imagine limiting myself to one style; I’d get bored and I’d begin to feel that I was working rather than playing. And to me it is the spirit of playfulness, inextricably linked to creativity, that is at the heart of my delight in photography.
The other thing that comes to mind is how excited I get when I see what others are doing, as in the wonderful examples you bring to this video. The human imagination is perhaps our best quality, and seeing these brilliant new ways of creating art, and generating feelings, with a camera is simply exhilarating.
Many thanks for this thoughtful piece. It has inspired me to move into new ways of making images.
The Photographic Eye sent me. Checking your site out for the first time. Thank you!
The editing is sooo good in this video!!
Very well said. When my “style” changes, I have been just thinking of it as a completed project.
Would love to learn the animations done at 4:55. Such a cool looking video!
Really helpful, like this video!
Just found your channel thanks to the photographic eye by Alex Kilbee, love your videos! On this one, I wanted to share some thoughts: It does make a lot of sense to me, that the style will find the artist becaus he keeps coming back to the things he/she likes. And it is somewhat relieving as it takes some struggles with the search of something unique away, as the premise is: just shoot it, if you like it. Although I thought, this perspective might be encouraging to just stay in the comfort zone without trying out new stuff. So I wonder, how does always looking for challenges and new possibilities fits into the whole style-developing thing.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on style. Very encouraging!
That was a hell of a video !
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I just recently got into photography and I agree with you when you say that is style that finds you. I find myself shooting anything that sparks an interest in me without really thinking of what it is and why am I shooting it, because I know that in the long run I will figure all of that out. Also great video as always!
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Hi Teo, just came across this video by chance but very glad I did! Its a great relief to realise that my style will find me and that it will be a manifestation of what brings me joy in photography. You are wise well beyond your years young man!
Quite the interesting take. I think you’re making a lot of sense. In essence, a personal style is just the mental shortcuts we develop through practice. And, of course! imagine having to take every single photo from scratch!
I absolutely loved this cinematic masterpiece and really enjoyed watching it.
Thanks for this wonderful and informing video!
Thanks for another lovely video. Happy to see among your four artist examples of style the inclusion of Alex Stoddard. He’s been a favorite of mine for about 10 years now. And thanks for the introduction to Ziqian Liu’s work. In a previous life I used to be a retail visual merchandiser and her editorial result reminds me of a marriage of that skill with graphic design. ✌🏻🖤
this video is just different level. how do you make those animations? are you master in after effects?
Ahh great video as always Teo
The animation, B-roll, edit and honestly the ease in which you narrate a story is incredible 🙏🏼
Always learning from you
beautiful film <3
I love your videos. Recently, I started introducing in photography, I have to say that scared me a bit because I’m not familiar. All the time I’m thinking if I’m doing well or what I’m looking when I’m photography. But, at least, I’m enjoying this journey and I’m think that is the most important 🙇🏻♀️
Thanks for your advice💖🙌🏻
I have a question… I really like the conclusion of this video, but how can we “escape” trends we see online that subconsciously or not influence us in creating photos, designs or other forms of art?
Whenever I create something, it seems like it’s influenced by something I’ve already seen… and it doesn’t seem that unique
Couldn’t have said it better, but I do wish my style could develop faster 🤣 sometimes I feel like I’m all over the place with my work. Also great video as always!
Great explanation about this topic. First time watching your video and you just got a new subscriber 😃
Interesting topic indeed. It’s really hard for me to describe a specific style that I’m attracted to, but it’s very easy to identify it when I see it. I’ve been struggling with the whole identity/style thing for a long time with my own photography, so this really gave me some things to think about!
Can’t disagree with your thoughts on finding style wether it is in photography or arts in general. Sean Tucker and many other photographers/artists come to that same conclusion "you do not find your style, it finds you" through your journey and by finding yourself, what is it you truly like to shoot. Great video as always !
such a nice vid
wow
I guess, I would recognise your photo by your green tones. I think about your greens every time when I see your videos.
Refreshing and enjoyable content, very welcome in today’s YouTube landscape
Very good topic to cover Teo! I think it doesn’t do any good to worry about what your style is because as you make more photos/videos/paintings or whatever it is you do, you begin to reveal more and more of what your style actually is without consciously trying to
As a 74 year old man who has taken many photographs professionally and as a hobbyist since 1962, I am awestruck with your talent and insight into the artist’s psyche. Well done, I’m glad The Photographic Eye informed me of your channel.
i wish i saw this before writing the analysis in my art
Hello Teo.
Your work was pointed out to me by Alex from "The Photographers Eye".
And this is the first video I watched from you, and I’m really happy I did. Very nicely done, and also very true what you think. Thank you, and I’m looking forward to see more from your work.
Heinz
I find this video really helpful especially since I am struggling to find a style of my own as a photographer. Thumbs Up!
Great video. Thanks very much.
Agree 100%, i think, as you said, style is simply discovering what you enjoy visually in photography, what makes you happy and than just doing that thing and improving while doing it 🙂
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Finding you own style is just finding your inner why. If you know yourself and your "why" then every shutter press counts and you move in the right direction in your photographic journey. Very nice video. 🙏 for sharing your thoughts. Cheers.
Wow, du hast dich mit dem Video mal wieder selbst übertroffen! Ist echt so toll 😍
This is an awesome conversation piece! I was at an event of local creatives when someone I don’t know that well told me he has recognized my work around town without having to read the label to see that it’s mine. What I like is this happened organically. I wasn’t trying for any specific style when I started sharing my work. I appreciate artists who stick with consistency because it sets them apart
I love your editing and filming specifically from 1:25-1:40 it’s so cinematic and nice 😊 what is the song there? It’s so nice too
Is it Go pro that you use for vlogging the perspective you are shooting?
Nice presentation
Thank you for such an in-depth, yet simple analysis of the topic
This video made my night! Yeah i agree that I need to practice long until i meet my own style. Thanks Teo
Because of your style, I am fond of your videos.