About William Smith Photography

INFO:

I am open to many genres of photography, so feel free to contact me with any questions or needs you may have. (Please see contact page.)

About Me:

I am a professional photographer with over two years of experience in diverse areas of photography, including music, live performance, modeling and black and white photography. In 2008 I started taking pictures of wildlife when I got my first Canon Rebel XS camera at the age of twenty four, graduating to shooting photos of people and inanimate objects as I became more proficient. Within only a year I began my professional career working with 3097 Photography. Here I learned how to really control my camera and use everything it has to offer. During this time I became proficient in music, live performance and modeling photography. My strengths are making use of natural lighting, composition and making the normal everyday object look extraordinary. As well, I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and the great deal of traveling which is inherent in all of my photography projects. I have studied photography at the Art Institute of Austin and with several other professional photographers over the course of my career.  When I am not working, I like to go hiking and traveling, always looking for my next piece of art.

A couple of things I have learned while being a photographer is how to present my photography, and how to deliver what I call the "Wow-Factor". For the longest time I would always photograph what stood out to me then quickly move on to finding my next photo. A little advice for new photographers, slow down! This is what was told to me by a good friend not too long ago and this is also when I learned to present my photography as collections. Sometimes as a photographer you only get one opportunity to photograph something. Once that moment is gone there's no going back and that opportunity is lost. So, when you find something interesting to photograph, take your time and really explore your angles and take advantage of the time you have with your subject. This also leads me to the "Wow-Factor", think about what you're doing. Let me ask you a question, what is better? Taking a hundred photos that amount to nothing, or taking ten photos that were well thought out and amazing. The "Wow-Factor" is huge. It is one thing that truly makes you a photographer. If people look at your work and say "Wow", then you have done your job.

My ultimate goal is to become a professional sports photographer. In time I believe that will happen. In the mean time, I will continue on with my photography collections vowing to deliver the "Wow-Factor" with creativeness and individuality in every photo. All in all, I'm looking forward to this journey of ups and downs, loops and turns, and the amazing surroundings photography will undoubtedly place me in.