When I walk around, there are always things that catch my eye. It’s usually colours, shapes, shadows, how the light falls in a certain way. That’s how I got into photography. I wanted to learn how to capture those things, moments. Learn how to do it in a visually interesting way. Because taking a photo of an interesting subject is one thing, but taking a captivating photo is something else. So I “borrowed” my dad’s dusty Nikon & started taking classes & workshops. Ten years and 3 cameras later, I’m still in love with the art.
I’m curious. Photographers, what made you start to photograph?
My grandfather was an accomplished and decorated photojournalist who has shot multiple Olympics, politicians and world events. He has an honorary doctorate and has been inducted into the Order of Canada for his contributions. The National gallery houses a quarter million of his images, the most from any single photographer.
On top of this, he was a hell of a guy and a huge inspiration of mine (and many others).