We were lucky to catch up with Logan Schooley recently and have shared our conversation below.
Logan, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s jump to the end – what do you want to be remembered for?
Despite my career ambitions, I hope that when my friends- or anyone who has supported me throughout my career- are looking back at their memories, they will show their family photos that I took. I hope they feel that I captured them authentically. I hope I do them justice.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
Since I was 13, I have been interested in photography and the art of portraiture. Throughout high school I focused on self-image and portraying authentic subjects with creative visions. Now, I am interested in using the artistic and technical skills that I have learned throughout my time at Towson to create images that are visually intriguing as well as conceptually motivated. I have used my time as a student to learn a variety of skills I otherwise would never have been exposed to and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have this education.
I am most proud of the relationships that I build with clients. Trust and positivity are crucial when photographing someone’s authentic personality. When I create friendships with clients, they are more comfortable being themselves.
After graduation, I plan to pursue concert photography. I hope to extend this relationship philosophy into my music photography work in the future as I begin to work more intimately with artists.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The freedom surrounding professionalism in the art industry. I feel as if it allows you to build real relationships with people in and out of workspaces. It also allows for more collaboration, fostering a better work environment and a team mentality. I highly enjoy working in creative spaces, it has been the most valuable aspect of my time at Towson University.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
The journey isn’t linear. And success isn’t the same for everyone. Satisfaction needs to come from the artist, not the audience. If you base your success off of the perception of others, you will never be satisfied or meet your own expectations.
Contact Info:
- Website: loganschooleyphoto.com
- Instagram: logansphotog