We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Daniel Hutchison. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Daniel below.
Daniel, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
Having only dabbled in film photography, I was surprised to find a small but passionate community in Chattanooga dedicated to film photography and printmaking! I learned from a local photographer how to develop black and white, got a membership to the darkroom here, and started experimenting with color, and – soon – slide film. Having a local darkroom was great for the learning process since I could get (almost) immediate feedback on how my film was developing. I find that looking objectively at your own work along with getting feedback from a supportive community, are some of the most important skills needed. The only thing standing in my way is time to shoot more at this point!
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I first got into photography when I was in high-school. I was doing graphic design and needed stock photos and realized I could make my own! I got my first digital SLR in college and started shooting my friends and it took off from there. I’m proud of the portraits and weddings I was able to shoot at that time, and I believe I was able to capture some of the joy and laughter of those events. Now I am focusing more on landscapes and natural moments around me, and I hope that conveys joy and beauty as well; it can be a meditative process.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
Just pure self-expression. I am attempting to see the world as honestly as I can, and convey or communicate some small aspect of it to others. Reality is coming at us in a constant overwhelming deluge, meanwhile we are caught up in our own thoughts and worries. Slowing down, pressing pause for a moment has been healing and generative.
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
I would say, focus in on the work and the quality; put in your 10,000 hours. Believe in your abilities. If you see an amazing photo, know that the person who made that started small too, has put in the time and effort to become better, and has gotten up early be in the right place at the right time. Small increments, little improvements, daily. And yeah, it’s ok to self-promote a bit!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://danielhphoto.com
- Instagram: @dshutchison
Image Credits
Daniel Hutchison