{"id":35,"date":"2023-10-25T00:52:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T00:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2023-10-25T00:53:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T00:53:24","slug":"six-portrait-photographers-to-follow-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/uncategorized\/six-portrait-photographers-to-follow-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Portrait Photographers to Follow this Fall\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As photographers, we\u2019ve all fallen victim to the comparison game. It\u2019s easy to see someone\u2019s best-of-the-best photos on their highly curated Instagram profiles and think \u201call <\/em>of their photos are amazing\u201d, and then doom scroll until we feel like selling all of our equipment and quitting photography entirely. Here\u2019s the thing, though: you don\u2019t see all<\/em> of their photos. I bet even the best photographers out there have accidentally taken a picture of their feet while they were trying to adjust their shutter speed. Really, they\u2019re just like the rest of us, trying to make a living doing what they love, and sharing what they\u2019re proud of with the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone just getting started in the field, I\u2019m trying my best not to compare my work to everything I see online. Instead, I\u2019m looking to those unbelievably talented photographers for inspiration and education. Their work makes mine better, just by existing. So if you\u2019re like me, and want to continue to learn new skills and techniques from the best in the biz, this list is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are ten of my favourite photographers from various branches of the industry, and there\u2019s guaranteed to be at least one that inspires you, too. Take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Tyler Mitchell – Portrait, Fashion & Editorial<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Beyonce for Vogue US, September 2018. Photo by Tyler Mitchell. Source: tylermitchell.co<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Tyler Mitchell is certainly the most prolific photographer on this list, and there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve seen his work if you\u2019ve paid any attention to pop culture this decade. He made history<\/a> as the first black photographer to shoot a Vogue cover photo in 2018 with the shot of Beyonce above. He was also the photographer behind the photo of Harry Styles in a dress that made a bunch of old white men angry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Harry Styles for Vogue US. Photo by Tyler Mitchell. Source: tylermitchell.co<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    But some of Mitchell\u2019s best work is his editorial portraiture, which \u201cintroduces new narratives about Black beauty and desire, [and] emphasizes empowerment, play and self determination.\u201d<\/a> His website is a great source of inspiration, and his Masterclass workshop<\/a> is a great resource for photographers of any skill level.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    “A Glint Of Possibility”(2022). Photo by Tyler Mitchell. Source: tylermitchell.co<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Michael Betzner – Portrait & Editorial<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      From the “Rainbow” series. Photo by Michael Betzner. Source: michaelbetznerphotography.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      I only recently discovered Michael Betzner\u2019s work through Instagram, and immediately hit the follow button. In addition to composing gorgeous, compelling editorial shoots, Betzner educates and inspires other photographers with his behind the scenes reels and TikToks<\/a> so that his followers can recreate his shoots (even on a tight budget). His Instagram<\/a> is a must-follow for anyone who wants to get a little more creative, but doesn\u2019t know where to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Photo by Michael Betzner. Source: @michael_betznerphotography on Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Kir Tuben – Weddings<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Photo by Kir Tuben. Source: kir2ben.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        I\u2019ve been following DC luxury wedding photographer Kir Tuben and her team for as long as I can remember, and always dreamed I\u2019d one day hire her to shoot my own wedding. Her bright and airy editing makes every wedding she shoots look like it came straight out of a fairytale with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. It’s no wonder her photos have been featured by the Knot<\/a> countless times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Photo by Kir Tuben, featured by the Knot. Source: @theknot on Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Beyond her impressive Instagram<\/a> feed, Kir works hard maintaining her company\u2019s blog, which features stories from several of the weddings and engagements she shoots, and the full galleries from the event. So if you\u2019re like me and stay up all night before a shoot worrying that you don\u2019t have enough poses lined up for your couple the next day, look no further than Tuben\u2019s blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Photo by Kir Tuben. Source: @kir2ben on Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Macy Spencer – Weddings & Elopements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Photo by Macy Spencer. Source: macyspencerphotography.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Macy Spencer\u2019s earthy, vintage style wedding and elopement photography is a stark contrast to Kir Tuben\u2019s light and airy editing, but equally as beautiful. This Montana photographer really leans into that warm and rustic Western aesthetic, with lots of rich earth tones and some added grain on all of her photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Photo by Macy Spencer. Source: macyspencerphotography.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          What I love most about her work is that it doesn\u2019t feel pretentious or stiff in any way. While I\u2019m certainly inspired by and enamoured with her work, what draws me most to Spencer\u2019s profile again and again is how much her personality shows through her online presence. Her Instagram profile<\/a> is a great one to check out if you\u2019re looking for a really great example of strong personal branding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Photo by Macy Spencer. Source: @macyspencerphotography on Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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          1. KayLa Ruiz – Intimate Couples\u2019 Portraiture & Boudoir<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Photo by KayLa Ruiz. Source: KayLa Ruiz on Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            KayLa Ruiz’s work is some of my absolute favourite portraiture for so many reasons. Her moody, rich editing is the perfect style for the kind of content she\u2019s creating, and her shoots are always so clearly full of passion and fun. It\u2019s so clear just from looking at her portfolio<\/a> that Ruiz really excels at making her clients feel comfortable and confident, even when they\u2019re complete strangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Stranger Session photo by KayLa Ruiz. Source: KayLa Ruiz on Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            That\u2019s right, some of her couples have never<\/em> met. Ruiz\u2019s Stranger Sessions series is the coolest content creation strategy I\u2019ve ever seen from a photographer. She accepts applications from her followers (essentially a matchmaking questionnaire), and then pairs up two strangers for a steamy couples\u2019 boudoir session. The results go way beyond some amazing content for her portfolio; some of her stranger session couples are now married! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Photo by KayLa Ruiz. Source: KayLa Ruiz on Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            If you need some content for your portfolio but aren\u2019t ready to charge clients for your work, consider a stranger session or model call and just have fun with it! You may end up being hired to shoot their wedding someday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Dylan Fox – Intimate Couples\u2019 Portraiture & Lifestyle <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Photo by Dylan Fox. Source: foxtog.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              As a new photographer, I can confidently say that most of the learning you do about shooting comes from actually doing it, and you really never stop. I love the way Dylan Fox captures such casual intimacy in his shoots, and I would love to one day branch out more into those kinds of sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Photo by Dylan Fox. Source: foxtog.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              If you\u2019ve ever seen someone else\u2019s work and thought \u201cI would love to be a fly on the wall for one of their sessions\u201d, then you\u2019ve come to the right place. Not only does Fox offer mentorship packages and online coaching sessions, he also organises workshops a few times a year so that you can learn from and shoot with him. The best part – the trips are always somewhere gorgeous like Bali or The Tetons, so you get a picturesque vacation out of it too! You can sign up (or just dream about it for a bit like I do) on his website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Photo by Dylan Fox. Source: @dylanfox on Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              I hope this list has given you some inspiration for your next portraiture project, whatever it may be. Don’t forget to check back regularly for more posts about my favourite photographers, photography tips, and discussions about getting started in the photography industry. Also, make sure to check out each of the photographers on this list, by clicking any of the links in this post!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              As photographers, we\u2019ve all fallen victim to the comparison game. It\u2019s easy to see someone\u2019s best-of-the-best photos on their highly curated Instagram profiles and think \u201call of their photos are amazing\u201d, and then doom scroll until we feel like selling all of our equipment and quitting photography entirely. Here\u2019s the thing, though: you don\u2019t see … Continue reading “Six Portrait Photographers to Follow this Fall\u00a0“<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64,"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35\/revisions\/64"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gferriganphoto.ca\/myblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}