What Brings a Photographer Joy? Understanding Daniel…

We can probably all agree that to be a professional photographer, one must be intelligent. Understanding the physics of light, and all the camera technology stuff is not for everyone. What makes photographers different? Some love the technical challenges, some love the creativity, some want to do what they enjoy and make a profit, some want their photos to tell stories. There are as many different reasons for doing photography as there are photographers.

Daniel of Daniel Photo Pro is drawn to creating photos like a curious child in an enchanted forest. He finds nature compelling and people’s expressive faces as well. He derives enormous joy from using all of his knowledge and skill to create a shot, then he studies his creation. Daniel spends quiet time studying his photos, contemplating what he loves about them, and what he would do differently. Just as a painter steps back from his or her canvas and studies a painting, Daniel studies his photographs with a critical eye, but also allows himself to enjoy their beauty. That kind of contemplation nurtures his mind to explore ways to evolve his work.