Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about:
- How he transitioned from being a musician and bartender to being a professional photographer
- The two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativity
- What he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East Magazine
- Balancing photography with a family of three kids under the age of four
- Feeling deeply connected with natural and man-made environments and the relationship between the two
- Finding inspiration in other photographers’ work and how to integrate what you learn into your own creative vision
- His approach to teaching photography and creativity in his workshops
- The value of doing photography every day (or as much as you can)
- How to find narratives in landscape photography while incorporating cultural stories and weather
- Some tips on reading weather forecasts and events
- And a whole lot more!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/
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Ben’s photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid Migration
Ben’s Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/
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