Photography as a Gateway to Curiosity With Benjamin Williamson

Outdoor Photography Podcast - A podcast by Brenda Petrella

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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 photographerThe two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativityWhat he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East MagazineBalancing photography with a family of three kids under the age of fourFeeling deeply connected with natural and man-made environments and the relationship between the twoFinding inspiration in other photographers’ work and how to integrate what you learn into your own creative visionHis approach to teaching photography and creativity in his workshopsThe value of doing photography every day (or as much as you can)How to find narratives in landscape photography while incorporating cultural stories and weatherSome tips on reading weather forecasts and eventsAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/ Follow Ben Williamson on:InstagramFacebookTwitterBen’s photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid MigrationBen’s Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram