Macro, Abstract, and Impressionistic Photography With Charles Needle

Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about:

How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illness
The benefits of having a mindful approach to photography
Photographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photography
Photography as a subtractive art
How to let the subject speak to you
Why you should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photography
What the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photography
The key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photography
Technical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone!
Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic images
Compositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photography
Photography as a performance art
Charles answers your submitted macrophotography questions
And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/

Charles’ free Multiple Exposure Script for Photoshop

Follow Charles on Instagram

Follow Charles on Facebook

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