Ep. 020: Sam Barker | Be Inspired Photography Podcast
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Portrait photographer Sam Barker on the Be Inspired Photography Podcast.
In this week’s show, we chat to portrait photographer Sam Barker about always being professional, constantly thinking about light and the best way to get your work in front of the right people.
Sam Barker’s Bio:
Sam Barker began his career in photography in 1997 while attending the prestigious London School of Printing. Here Sam started to shape his distinctive style of photography. Within a short period of time, Sam’s work was spotted by The Telegraph, Landrover and GQ Magazine. It was not long before his work was picked up by worldwide publishing houses and renowned advertising agencies. Sam Barker shoots globally sharing his time between London and New York. He shoots global Campaigns for the Likes of Hugo Boss and Glenfiddich, amongst others, while continuing to shoot travel stories and personal projects all over the world. He also is a regular contributor to the National Portrait Gallery where he has 12 portraits in the permanent collection and has also won the prestigious One Life International Photography prize.
Be Inspired Photography Podcast with Sam Barker.
00:00 Welcome to Episode 20 of the Be Inspired Photography Podcast.
00:37 Introduction.
00:58 Click here to sign up and get your FREE Monochrome Photoshop Actions.
Sam Barker on the Be Inspired Photography Podcast.
01:41 Sam Barker interview.
01:46 Sam’s ‘breaking in’ story.
06:04 Barker describes the type of work he does.
06:51 A ‘considered’ style of photography.
08:39 Becoming a professional photographer.
10:10 Working with other artists to help open doors for your career.
11:29 Sam Barker discusses the changes in the photography industry over the years.
12:59 Working to a brief while also keeping a photo in your style.
16:35 Is there a single theme or concept behind all of Sam Barker’s work?
17:46 Which cameras does Sam Barker use?
20:06 What inspires Barker?
21:06 The secret behind a great portrait and tips for directing your subject.
23:05 How to direct your subject when shooting a portrait.
24:23 Creating a considered portrait.
25:28 Sam Barker’s business model and advice for someone who wants to make a living from photography.
28:23 How to get your portfolio in front of the right people.
30:12 Sam Barker’s top technical tip for shooting portraits on location.
30:39 Where to find and follow Sam Barker online.
32:46 Who is Sam Barker’s favourite photographer of all time?
Be Inspired Photography Podcast Episode 20.
33:20 Thank you to Sam Barker for joining us on the Be Inspired Photography Podcast.
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