Guide to Staying Creative in Any Season with Ashley Marston

#533 In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Ashley Marston,
an accomplished birth and family photographer from British
Columbia, Canada. Ashley opens up about her journey from film to
digital photography and the deeply personal moments that shaped
her career. She shares her method of balancing documentary and
lifestyle photography, offering insightful advice on maintaining
creativity, engaging with clients, and conquering the unique
challenges of birth photography.

THE BIG IDEAS



Finding Your Vision: Identifying a meaningful subject
that you love to photograph can reveal your potential and
passion, just as it did for Ashley.


Evolving with Technology: Embracing new tools like
digital cameras can open up opportunities to experiment,
improve, and expand your skills.


Balancing Control and Authenticity: Knowing when to
direct a scene and when to let moments unfold naturally leads
to genuine, impactful photographs.


Staying Motivated: Maintaining a positive mindset and
communication with clients ensures rejuvenation and
high-quality work despite unexpected challenges.



PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLAN
Explore and Understand Lighting: Spend time observing
how light changes throughout the day in various settings.
Experiment with different lighting techniques, such as backlighting
or using reflectors, to see their effects on your
photos.Practice Authentic Moments: Capture everyday moments
of your family or friends, focusing on candid shots that tell a
story. Choose a relaxed setting and let the subjects act naturally,
aiming for unposed and genuine interactions.Develop a Consistent
Creative Routine: Start a Project 365, committing to take and
post one meaningful photo every day. Use this project to focus on
different aspects of photography each month, such as lighting,
composition, or movement.Engage with Your Subject:
Communicate with your subjects before and during the shoot to make
them comfortable and involved in the process. Plan your sessions
around typical family activities to capture authentic moments that
reflect their everyday life.Set and Track Your Photography
Goals: Write down specific goals you want to achieve, such as
getting featured in a publication or mastering a new technique.
Regularly submit your best work to reputable competitions or
communities to gauge progress and receive constructive feedback.

RESOURCES:
Visit Ashley Marston's Website -
https://www.ashleymarstonphotography.com/
Follow Ashley Marston on Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/ashleymarstonphotography/


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