Photography as a Gateway to Curiosity With Benjamin Williamson

Aug 23, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min · Episode 73 · 48.5 MB

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Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about:

How he transitioned from being a musician and bartender to being a professional photographer
The two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativity
What he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East Magazine
Balancing photography with a family of three kids under the age of four
Feeling deeply connected with natural and man-made environments and the relationship between the two
Finding inspiration in other photographers’ work and how to integrate what you learn into your own creative vision
His approach to teaching photography and creativity in his workshops
The value of doing photography every day (or as much as you can)
How to find narratives in landscape photography while incorporating cultural stories and weather
Some tips on reading weather forecasts and events
And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/

Follow Ben Williamson on:

Ben’s photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid Migration

Ben’s Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/

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