"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas
Every photographer wants to have a unique style that sets them apart from the rest. Your photographic style is a reflection of who you are as an artist and a person. Developing a unique style can help you create images that resonate with viewers on a deeper level.
Here are some tips and insights to help you on your journey:
Experiment with Different Techniques and Genres
One way to find your photographic style is to experiment with different techniques and genres. Try your hand at landscape, portrait, macro, or street photography.
As a photographer myself, I remember at my beginning photographing everything, people, animals, architecture, until I found that portraits are what I love to capture.
Use different cameras and lenses, play with lighting, and experiment with editing techniques. By trying new things, you might discover a technique or genre that speaks to you and helps you define your style.
Develop Your Personal Artistic Vision
Your artistic vision is your one-of-a-kind perspective on the world. It's the way you see and interpret things that distinguishes you from other photographers. Exploring your interests, passions, and values can help you develop your personal vision. Consider what inspires you and the stories you want to tell with your photography, and create images that are more than just pretty; they reflect your worldview and creative voice.
Analyze and Refine Your Work
As you experiment with different techniques and develop your personal vision, it's important to analyze and refine your work. Take the time to critically examine your photos and consider what works and what doesn't.. Composition, color, lighting, and subject matter are all elements that define your style. Improve your technique to improve these elements and produce images that are more consistent with your vision.
Seek Feedback and Inspiration
As a photographer, feedback and inspiration are essential for growth. Make sure to seek feedback from other photographers and artists, and be open to constructive criticism. Look for inspiration in other people's work as well as everywhere around you. Attend exhibitions and shows, read books and blogs, and engage with other photographers on social media. By immersing yourself in the world of photography, you can expand your horizons and find new ways to tell stories and express yourself.
To summarize, finding your artistic style in photography is a journey that requires you to be patient, to experiment, and to self reflect. By trying new things, developing your personal vision, analyzing, refining your work, and seeking feedback and inspiration, you can create a unique style that reflects who you are as an artist and a person.