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Your Name:\u00a0Don Simpson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Type of Camera:\u00a0 Canon 1d Mark IV, Canon 6d and my newest camera is the Lumix GH5<\/strong><\/p>\n

What do you love to photograph the most? \u00a0 <\/strong>I find myself drawn most to wildlife and nature. \u00a0But more recently I have been spending the majority of my time learning and telling stories via the use of \u201cHybrid Photography\u201d. \u00a0This allows me to engage more of the viewer\u2019s senses as I create a short video stream composed using still images, video clips, music, voice over, native video clip sounds, graphics and text. \u00a0Furthermore, through the use of \u201cLive Portraits\u201d I can tie an entire video story to a single photo hanging on a wall or even printed on my business card. \u00a0This permits a viewer to first see and feel one of your favorite photos and then, through the use of their iPhone or Android, see it come to life right before their eyes or even displayed on their TV or computer.<\/p>\n

What is one thing you have learned that has improved your photography? \u00a0 <\/strong>Early in my photography adventure it was learning how to use my camera. \u00a0Then I progressed to learn everything I could about color and light (both natural and man made). \u00a0 From there I advanced into composition, perspective and point of view. \u00a0Still I wanted to evoke even stronger emotions through my story telling so I learned about “Gesture\u201d. \u00a0Not gesture in the traditional sense as most people identify it. \u00a0Gesture can be found in everything not just a person doing something. \u00a0I found gesture in nature, wildlife, people, architecture and even still life. \u00a0I listened as people looked at photographs and paintings to see what grabbed them or conversely what made them move on and not stay in front of a particular piece of art. \u00a0All of these things have lead me to \u201cHybrid Photography\u201d. \u00a0I can now use even more of my viewer\u2019s senses and tell an even broader and deeper story. \u00a0At the end of the day why do photography at all? \u00a0Isn\u2019t it about making a memory, telling a story, evoking an emotion or reaction, recording an event? \u00a0So I endeavor to use everything I can to help the viewer through their own journeys. \u00a0Over the last year I have even found myself in classes in sculpture, drawing and painting. \u00a0Each of these “cousins of photography” have allowed me to become more intimate with the detail in front of me. \u00a0I believe over time my photography will take yet another step.<\/p>\n

Advice you\u2019d give to others wanting to grow in their photography skills: \u00a0<\/strong>Get the technical stuff out of the way quickly. \u00a0Join others in your craft and participate in field trips and adventure workshops. \u00a0Visit museums and galleries paying attention to what does and does not move you. \u00a0Chances are it will move others as well. \u00a0Create your own style and immerse yourself in those things that bring you the most pleasure.<\/p>\n

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