Finding Style in Photography

[@nicknichols4249]

As a 74 year old man who has taken many photographs professionally and as a hobbyist since 1962, I am awestruck with your talent and insight into the artist's psyche. Well done, I'm glad The Photographic Eye informed me of your channel.

[@HaiTomVlog]

Interesting topic indeed. It’s really hard for me to describe a specific style that I’m attracted to, but it’s very easy to identify it when I see it. I’ve been struggling with the whole identity/style thing for a long time with my own photography, so this really gave me some things to think about!

[@teocrawford]

Ohh great, glad I could give you some thoughts. I see, well it's always a difficult thing in creative journeys I think... but I guess we should all keep trying not to overthink it too much :D

[@ecclesurfilm]

This is an awesome conversation piece! I was at an event of local creatives when someone I don't know that well told me he has recognized my work around town without having to read the label to see that it's mine. What I like is this happened organically. I wasn't trying for any specific style when I started sharing my work. I appreciate artists who stick with consistency because it sets them apart

[@teocrawford]

Ohh wow that's wonderful, must've been such a good feeling👏🏼🤗 Yes, that organic process is essential I think, because a forced style might not really be a style true to you🤔

[@nickyyves2678]

Can't disagree with your thoughts on finding style wether it is in photography or arts in general. Sean Tucker and many other photographers/artists come to that same conclusion "you do not find your style, it finds you" through your journey and by finding yourself, what is it you truly like to shoot. Great video as always !

[@teocrawford]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!🤗🙇🏻‍♂️ Yes, in the end practice and patience are they way, I think🤷🏻‍♂️🤗

[@emilianotortiello]

I just recently got into photography and I agree with you when you say that is style that finds you. I find myself shooting anything that sparks an interest in me without really thinking of what it is and why am I shooting it, because I know that in the long run I will figure all of that out. Also great video as always!

[@teocrawford]

Ohh great, that's perfect. Not over-thinking it and trusting the process is not easy, so it's wonderful that you manage to do that!🤗 Thank you!🙇🏻‍♂️🤗

[@Mike_Wazowski_z]

Couldn't have said it better, but I do wish my style could develop faster 🤣 sometimes I feel like I'm all over the place with my work. Also great video as always!

[@teocrawford]

Ahh it's fine, don't rush it. I totally understand though. I actually still feel that way oftentimes🤷🏻‍♂️ Thank you!🙇🏻‍♂️🤗

[@kachca]

I have a question… I really like the conclusion of this video, but how can we “escape” trends we see online that subconsciously or not influence us in creating photos, designs or other forms of art? Whenever I create something, it seems like it’s influenced by something I’ve already seen… and it doesn’t seem that unique

[@ReimannPembroke]

Very good topic to cover Teo! I think it doesn’t do any good to worry about what your style is because as you make more photos/videos/paintings or whatever it is you do, you begin to reveal more and more of what your style actually is without consciously trying to

[@teocrawford]

Yes! The unconscious aspect might be more important actually than I made it seem🤔 But yeah, worrying will not go far🤷🏻‍♂️ (easier said than done though haha)

[@OwenEDell]

This is inspiring. I arrived here by way of Alex at The Photographic Eye. Perhaps I can add that I personally enjoy exploring many styles and developing them concurrently over many years. When taking, and later processing, images, I like being able to choose among an array of styles that I have, well, discovered really, over time. I can't imagine limiting myself to one style; I'd get bored and I'd begin to feel that I was working rather than playing. And to me it is the spirit of playfulness, inextricably linked to creativity, that is at the heart of my delight in photography. The other thing that comes to mind is how excited I get when I see what others are doing, as in the wonderful examples you bring to this video. The human imagination is perhaps our best quality, and seeing these brilliant new ways of creating art, and generating feelings, with a camera is simply exhilarating. Many thanks for this thoughtful piece. It has inspired me to move into new ways of making images.

[@teocrawford]

Ohh great, I'm so happy to came over!🤗 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I fully agree, I actually have multiple style so I can relate well to the feeling you describe. Ohh that's well said! Indeed the human imagination is magical actually🤔

[@ohshoot444]

Very well said. When my “style” changes, I have been just thinking of it as a completed project.

[@teocrawford]

Ohh that's actually a great perspective!🧐🙌🏼

[@dimitrisadamopoulos]

Finding you own style is just finding your inner why. If you know yourself and your "why" then every shutter press counts and you move in the right direction in your photographic journey. Very nice video. 🙏 for sharing your thoughts. Cheers.

[@teocrawford]

Well said, I like the way you put it. Thank you!🤗🙇🏻‍♂️

[@AlanBrownPhotography]

Interesting concept Teo. I was faced with determining my own style when confronted with a question during an online photo interview. After selecting and reviewing a number of my favorite works I did indeed see common themes that I had been attracted to, which feeds into your own explanation. We all experiment and may have a number of 'successful' images (ie, ones that others acclaim), but I believe it is those that we most enjoy ourselves that reveal our personal style.

[@teocrawford]

Yes, absolutely! Your own liking as the photographer definitely has the most weight in the personal style, I agree. Thanks for sharing you thoughts!🤗

[@lukazec95]

Agree 100%, i think, as you said, style is simply discovering what you enjoy visually in photography, what makes you happy and than just doing that thing and improving while doing it :)

[@teocrawford]

Yes!🤗

[@maryterebarreraleon8392]

I love your videos. Recently, I started introducing in photography, I have to say that scared me a bit because I'm not familiar. All the time I'm thinking if I'm doing well or what I'm looking when I'm photography. But, at least, I'm enjoying this journey and I'm think that is the most important 🙇🏻‍♀️ Thanks for your advice💖🙌🏻

[@teocrawford]

Yes! Enjoying the process is key, however the feeling you describe is very relatable. I think it's normal to have a lot of self-doubt... Glad you like the video, thank you!🙇🏻‍♂️🤗

[@ivanhiloma9246]

This video made my night! Yeah i agree that I need to practice long until i meet my own style. Thanks Teo

[@teocrawford]

Ohh cool, I'm happy the video resonated with you!🤗🙇🏻‍♂️

[@clayz8098]

Would love to learn the animations done at 4:55. Such a cool looking video!

[@georgedemetriou1496]

Hi Teo, just came across this video by chance but very glad I did! Its a great relief to realise that my style will find me and that it will be a manifestation of what brings me joy in photography. You are wise well beyond your years young man!

[@eoinkirwan3147]

Refreshing and enjoyable content, very welcome in today's KZbin landscape

[@sohaib_]

I absolutely loved this cinematic masterpiece and really enjoyed watching it. Thanks for this wonderful and informing video!

[@teocrawford]

Aww thank you so much, I appreciate the kindness🥺🙇🏻‍♂️

[@edgardomanuel7524]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on style. Very encouraging!

[@teocrawford]

Sure! Glad you found some encouragement in it💪🏼🤗

[@Gennaesse]

Thank you for such an in-depth, yet simple analysis of the topic

[@lugosky02]

Quite the interesting take. I think you're making a lot of sense. In essence, a personal style is just the mental shortcuts we develop through practice. And, of course! imagine having to take every single photo from scratch!

[@ruththomas9488]

The Photographic Eye sent me. Checking your site out for the first time. Thank you!

[@teocrawford]

Ahh thank you so much for coming by, that was so kind by Alex! I hope you enjoy the backlog :)

[@courtalton]

The editing is sooo good in this video!!

[@teocrawford]

Aww thank you so much Courtney! I was really busy this week, but I still wanted to make this video good and took the extra time. So it's an amazing feeling to see that the effort is recognized and appreciated.🥺🙇🏻‍♂️

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

Brilliant video Teo! "Style will find you!" excellent observation.

[@teocrawford]

Ahh thank you!🤗

[@heinzhagenbucher4714]

Hello Teo. Your work was pointed out to me by Alex from "The Photographers Eye". And this is the first video I watched from you, and I'm really happy I did. Very nicely done, and also very true what you think. Thank you, and I'm looking forward to see more from your work. Heinz

[@teocrawford]

Ohh cool, glad to see that you've come over here! That was so kind of Alex🥺 I'm happy to know you enjoyed this, thank you! :)

[@Lillyjoy]

I love your editing and filming specifically from 1:25-1:40 it’s so cinematic and nice 😊 what is the song there? It’s so nice too

[@teocrawford]

Aww thank you🤗 I always credit the music in the description, so you can check it there (I'm currently not able to check myself). However I don't know which of the songs it is, so you'll have to browse through them👀

[@Lillyjoy]

thanks!

[@TheSkinnyEric]

Thanks for another lovely video. Happy to see among your four artist examples of style the inclusion of Alex Stoddard. He’s been a favorite of mine for about 10 years now. And thanks for the introduction to Ziqian Liu’s work. In a previous life I used to be a retail visual merchandiser and her editorial result reminds me of a marriage of that skill with graphic design. ✌🏻🖤

[@teocrawford]

Thank you, glad you like it!🤗 Ahh yes, he's amazing! Ohh cool, that indeed sounds like a similar skill - I'm still baffled by her work and can't help but wonder how on earth she makes it🤷🏻‍♂️😳

[@Havenotats]

Ahh great video as always Teo The animation, B-roll, edit and honestly the ease in which you narrate a story is incredible 🙏🏼 Always learning from you

[@teocrawford]

Aww thank you so much Tats!🥺🙇🏻‍♂️

[@lifesfluff]

Hi .. just subscribed ... i got my hands on a gx85 and xt200 fuji... im a beginner.. not sure which to keep...

[@unige2627]

Just found your channel thanks to the photographic eye by Alex Kilbee, love your videos! On this one, I wanted to share some thoughts: It does make a lot of sense to me, that the style will find the artist becaus he keeps coming back to the things he/she likes. And it is somewhat relieving as it takes some struggles with the search of something unique away, as the premise is: just shoot it, if you like it. Although I thought, this perspective might be encouraging to just stay in the comfort zone without trying out new stuff. So I wonder, how does always looking for challenges and new possibilities fits into the whole style-developing thing.

[@teocrawford]

Ohh cool thanks for coming by, that was so sweet by Alex! Ahh very good point, thank you for sharing your thoughts :) I also think it's important to regularly keep exploring new paths in photography. I see what you mean, that this can unintentionally lead to a halt, however that assumes that it's only the subject that you keep coming back to. However what I was trying to bring across is that there are many aspects in photography that the artist ends up repeating. An example: A landscape photographer decides to step out of the comfort zone and shoot portraits. The photographer can still apply preferences in composition, colour or lighting on this vastly different subject matter. The style one evolves is not just the subject matter, but all aspects of photography. Maybe I should have made clear that this must not be taken as an excuse to stay in one's comfort zone. Does this clarify my thought for you?

[@unige2627]

@@teocrawford Thanks for the answer, that was very helpful! Keep up the great work, im curios to see, what will come up next.

[@ichbinn6721]

Because of your style, I am fond of your videos.

[@teocrawford]

Aww thank you!🥺🙇🏻‍♂️

[@Blackprowriter]

I find this video really helpful especially since I am struggling to find a style of my own as a photographer. Thumbs Up!

[@teocrawford]

Ohh great, that's so good!🤗

[@naomii3356]

Wow, du hast dich mit dem Video mal wieder selbst übertroffen! Ist echt so toll 😍

[@teocrawford]

Maaahh danke dir!🥺🙇🏻‍♂️

[@dreamscape..]

Your photography and editing skills are amazing!

[@teocrawford]

Aww thank you!🙇🏻‍♂️🥺

[@Juleslshaw]

i wish i saw this before writing the analysis in my art

[@weisskm]

Great video. Thanks very much.

[@teocrawford]

Glad you like it, thanks! :)

[@Qyub78]

That was a hell of a video ! Immediate subscription

[@nla.videography]

Nice presentation

[@TrungTran-go5nk]

wow i love this video thank you

[@teocrawford]

Thank You!🙇🏻‍♂️

[@samuelmorotti]

Great explanation about this topic. First time watching your video and you just got a new subscriber 😃

[@teocrawford]

Ohh sweet, glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to the community!🤗

[@bosong3481]

Really helpful, like this video!

[@teocrawford]

Ohh great, glad to read this was helpful - thank you!🤗

[@konradmikola]

I guess, I would recognise your photo by your green tones. I think about your greens every time when I see your videos.

[@teocrawford]

Aww thanks🥺🙇🏻‍♂️ Yeah I love the greens hehe😅

[@outtathyme5679]

Fascinating. Unfortunately the background music is quite distracting

[@maciejletek]

beautiful film

[@teocrawford]

Thank you🙇🏻‍♂️🤗

[@finleysmee]

wow

[@teocrawford]

🙇🏻‍♂️

[@tomaszbejnarowicz]

this video is just different level. how do you make those animations? are you master in after effects?

[@teocrawford]

Aww wow thank you! I put in a lot of work in to the animations this week, despite been a little too busy with other things actually... so it's wonderful to read that the effort is appreciated🥺🤗 I make these in After Effects, but I would not dare to call myself a master, seeing as I feel like I by far don't know all the features After Effects offers👀

[@petchberry4456]

Is it Go pro that you use for vlogging the perspective you are shooting?

[@teocrawford]

Yes, a GoPro Hero 8 :)

[@venividdivici0]

such a nice vid

[@teocrawford]

Thank you!🥺🤗

[@malditasgolondrinas]

:D

[@teocrawford]

:))