As creatives, we spend too much time focusing on “should”. We tell ourselves, “This is the way my photos should look, and this is the way my business should run,” etc. But what if we moved past what should be and just focused on what is? Finding your true, authentic voice as a photographer takes time, but it’s worth it to find out what your passions are and what you love doing most. And that free expression of creativity will come through so beautifully in your photos.

In today’s episode, I’m interviewing Amy Dangerfield, a documentary, lifestyle, and commercial photographer for newborns and families. Amy shares why she fell in love with documentary photography, her different approaches to lifestyle vs. documentary photos, and her advice on how photographers can find their authentic voice. Remember that real life is messy AND beautiful.

What’s in this episode:

[04:27] Amy explains the significance of documentary photography and why she fell in love with it, and how it differs from lifestyle photography

[06:41] How personality comes into play when creating your work, and how Amy’s photography and business changed after returning from China

[15:39] Amy’s approach to newborn and family photography in documentary style and lifestyle photos

[19:11] Tips for dealing with unknown lighting situations for photos, especially on location shoots

[23:24] How Amy prepares parents for documentary newborn sessions, and how her approach changes when documenting older children

[28:17] How Amy chose her mission behind her photography, plus her advice for new photographers struggling to find their authentic voice

Tune in to this episode to find your true, artistic voice as a photographer.

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: 
https://themilkyway.ca/the-honest-lens-capturing-the-beauty-of-the-everyday-with-documentary-photographer-amy-dangerfield/

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