In our new ShortCast episode, we sit down with 16-year-old Daniel Murray, who recently claimed the title of Youth Photographer of the Year at the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2024! Join us as Daniel shares his exciting journey from snapping photos on his iPhone to capturing award-winning shots with his Canon DSLR that caught the judges at Sony, and the world’s, attention.

Daniel opens up about his early inspirations, the techniques he’s developed to bring mood and storytelling to his images, and the unforgettable moment he stood on stage in London to accept his award. We also delve into the creative process behind his winning shot and discuss how he handles both positive and critical feedback in the social media age. For young photographers, Daniel’s story is a motivating reminder that dedication and experimentation can lead to incredible achievements.

In This Episode:

*How Daniel got started in photography and found his signature style.

*The story behind his winning shot and the journey to the Sony World Photography Awards.

*Insights into his creative editing process and how he achieves cinematic storytelling.

*His thoughts on future in photography and content creation.

If you’re a young photographer with a great passion for photography, interested in being featured on our podcast in 2025, visit our website to apply as a guest!

The Transcription of Daniel’s Episode is Available on our Website.

Check out more of Daniel's work:

Website: https://danieljmvisuals.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieljm.visuals/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danieljmvisuals

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danieljmvisuals

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