This is a brief excerpt from F-Stoppers
One thing that I believe is so important for the creative health of a photographer is listening to what other photographers have to say about their craft. I just got word that David Alan Harvey is going to be teaching at Gulf Photo Plus, and somehow David had not yet crossed my radar. As I began investigating this National Geographic photojournalist, it became increasingly apparent how much passion David has for his work. One quote that really stood out in the video above is “Take the photo first, and focus later,” and I think too many times as photographers we get caught up in the technical elements of an image and fail to recognize what is actually happening in front of us.
Most photographers find throughout their careers that they often have those jobs that define them as a professional photographer and help them make a living. The other side of the coin usually revolves around pushing yourself as a storyteller and creative artist. Sometimes if you are lucky you can combine both your artistic aspirations with your daily photoshoots for paying clients. What I find so inspiring with true photo journalists like David Alan Harvey is they often step …
By: Patrick Hall
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