Sunday Edition: Lisa Ryan-Boyle

PHOTOSNACK #442

Every Sunday, I contact photographers previously featured on PHOTOSNACK and ask them to send me their spontaneous thoughts, observations, reflections, or advice.

Today, I am sharing the message I received from Lisa Ryan-Boyle.

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Lisa Ryan-Boyle

When asked, "What do you shoot?" I often respond simply, "Anything." I don't consider myself a specialist in one area of photography. I will always see myself as a student of the medium, as one who uses the camera to sharpen my vision and skills as much as I use photography to express myself.

I live in a beautiful place, so landscape is a common subject. But so much of my growth as a photographer occurs when I push myself toward what is new or uncomfortable.

This fall, I worked indoors on still-life photography. I started shooting with natural light, which I love, before dusting off and setting up my strobes, which I don't love. I had the work of a few artists in mind, and I thought about how to use them as inspiration but say something different.

Five things that work for me:

1. Seek out the work of other artists - any medium, not just photography-for inspiration;

2. Remain curious - try new subject matter, new places, old places with a new eye, new equipment, etc;

3. Share your work;

4. Make prints;

5. Find the support of fellow photographers and be generous in return with your support of them.

Lisa Ryan-Boyle was featured in PHOTOSNACK #395.

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Sunday Editions connect you with photographers whose work you previously explored through PHOTOSNACK.

I want to reveal some authentic parts of the people behind the cameras.

I don't ask them any specific questions. I ask them to share whatever comes to mind when they think about YOU, the newsletter readers.

It makes their responses genuine and personal.

I hope you enjoyed today's Sunday Edition.

Until next time,
Tomasz