S1.E6 – Branden May on Mastering Light, Shadow, & Composition in Street Photography

In this episode of f/22, Zach from the VSCO team sits down with Atlanta photographer Branden May (vsco.co/bamtog/gallery) to discuss his street and architecture photography work. From his unique light and shadow techniques to creative influences, Branden shares valuable photography insights around finding your style, gaining exposure, overcoming self-doubt, and more.

0:00 — Intro
1:08 — About Branden May
1:35 — Start of Branden’s Photography Career
2:23 — Meaning Behind Branden’s Photography Alias “Bamtog”
3:13 — Finding Inspiration From Photographers Like Fan Ho
3:54 — Developing a Unique Photography Style
6:06 — How Branden Captured His Favorite Street & Architecture Photography
16:03 — Best Time to Shoot Shadows in Street & Architecture Photography
17:18 — Location Scouting For Street & Architecture Photography
19:31 — Branden’s Favorite Camera Gear (Nikon & Canon)
21:50 — Auto vs. Manual Camera Modes
22:55 — Editing Shadows, Highlights, & Colors on VSCO & Lightroom
24:05 — Using VSCO, Galleries, & More to Get Exposure For Photography
28:28 — Dealing With Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer
29:11 — Advice For Aspiring Photographers
30:12 — Outro

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