You know, I think if I were a more dedicated person, I would probably be a writer. However, I can’t sit still long enough to write a book. Photography allows me to keep moving and create a story through images rather than words.
Daniel Rannoch
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Daniel Rannoch is a portrait, wedding, and branding photographer based out of Scotland. Dan is a curious history buff who enjoys telling his stories through his impressive photography. There is a sense of timelessness that comes with his images as he blends classic backdrops with modern people, creating a unique depth. Dan has a strong spirit that is quite prevalent throughout our conversation.
In this episode, Dan and I talk about:
- Popular historic moments that he would have loved to photograph
- How he met his business partner Matt and their journey to wedding photography greatness
- Why he doesn’t really photograph his day-to-day life to help him enjoy the moment
& much more!
If you’re looking for a relaxing photography podcast episode with a really well-spoken voice, this is the one for you. Dan offers a wealth of knowledge and insight while keeping himself humble. It was an absolute pleasure speaking with him.
Check out this preview of my chat with Dan.
Q: Speaking of history, let’s learn a bit about yours. How did your photography journey start?
Daniel Rannoch: Oh man, I’ve had a crazy route to photography. I think actually quite a lot of my photography colleagues have taken similar paths. We didn’t really know what we wanted to do, and then photography kind of fell into our laps. It was just, I guess, the one thing we hadn’t tried among all the other things. But yeah, I mean, I’ve always been creative. I used to be in a band when I was younger and toured around the UK for three or four years, just playing in a rock band in the ’90s.
Q: How nervous were you the first few times going up to random people and trying to generate a conversation?
Daniel Rannoch: I’d say there’s a healthy amount of arrogance and bravado in my personality. I try to keep it in check. But the powerful thing I found about photography is that this camera is a mask; I can hold it up in front of my face and become a different person. If I don’t have my camera with me—or back in the earlier days, certainly, if I didn’t have my camera with me—I would find it difficult to just walk up to somebody and have a conversation.
Q: How do you stay inspired? Especially when you’re delivering high quality results and you have to keep doing it.
Daniel Rannoch: Surround yourself with people who inspire you, people that you want to elevate yourself to or aspire to be like. I recognize that I’m an accomplished photographer and can photograph a wedding fairly effortlessly. I understand the process now, but I also recognize that this is a massive danger because that’s when you stagnate and stop growing.
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Take Away
Daniel Rannoch is a passionate and talented photographer with a love for what he does. Telling stories through images is what keeps him inspired. Daniel’s insights, humility, and strong spirit make this a must-listen for photography enthusiasts.
