May be the next time you go back, you’ll see the shot differently, or the light will have changed dramatically etc. The number of times I've gone out and come back with very little…it can be discouraging but you have to stick at it.
You also have to be patient and persevere. What do you think are the best ways to get into landscape photography?įor me it's getting out and about - you can't expect to stumble across a beautiful location that happens to be lit perfectly every time you go out so you need to do your research and planning. I shoot with a Canon 5D MkIII, 24-70mm f2.8 Tamron lens, Canon 50mm f1.8 lens, & Canon 70-200mm f2.8 lens.
My first digital camera was a Nikon but I switched to Canon when upgrading to a digital SLR and have stuck with Canon ever since for no other reason than I know how to work it and changing it would mean replacing lenses as well which can be even more pricey. Can you talk use through the evolution of your camera equipment?
At the same time I worked for a bank full-time…then a redundancy package was offered, and with one massive leap of faith…I took the step into the professional world of photography. I had a lot of trusting and willing friends and family who let me photograph their children, family events, weddings etc to build up my portfolio and more importantly build up my confidence. My progression in to professional photography was stated as a hobby, very quickly became a passion, and then over time moved into a venture that is now my business. The results where dramatic.I had control over the light & movement within my shots and whilst most turned out great, I did get the odd one totally wrong. The step up in equipment helped me understand more about photography as I had to learn how to shoot manual, and not rely on automatic. I loved photographing landscapes and cityscapes and decided to invest in a digital SLR when I go back home. I bought my first digital camera out there and have never looked back. When I was at university I would spend my summers in the USA working and travelling. Can you remember when you first found an interest in photography? We caught up with him to find out about his passion for photography and the landscapes that inspire it. In 2013 he followed his dream and became a full-time photographer. On his return he began a career in marketing but the love of photography was too difficult to shake off. After spending a summer in America in his early 20's he fell in love with taking photos of the day to day life passing him by. Ricky Parker is a photographer based in Bangor, Northern Ireland.