Website:
https://www.pictorem.com/gallery/Daniel.Wright
Country: United States
Photography Genres: Editorial, Landscape, Sports, Stock, and Wildlife Photography
Favorite Camera Brand: Nikon
Socials:
LinkedIn
What’s in your camera bag?
- Nikon Z5
- Nikkor Z 24-200 mm F4-6.3
- Manfrotto Elements Tripod
- Pro Nano 10-stop ND Filter
- NISI Circular Polarizer Filter
Are there any specific equipment or gear innovations that you believe will have a significant impact on the industry in 2024?
Artificial Intelligence will continue to impact photography with advancements in auto-focus, noise reduction, and image enhancement.
Mirrorless camera technology will continue to advance.
Where do you get the latest news on new gear? Where do You usually buy new gear?
I get news on gear from various online sources. I buy from Adorama.
How is photography making the world a better place in 2024?
By creating art and capturing news events.
What emerging photography trends do you foresee gaining popularity in 2024?
Smartphone photography will continue to grow. The technology of phone cameras is improving and making photography available to almost everyone.
If you could pick a photography mentor in 2024, who would you pick? Why?
A local guy named Mitch Schlimer. He’s a dedicated and ethical wildlife photographer. He’s out there every day, and he’s willing to share his knowledge and experience.
The unavoidable question: How do you see the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning impacting photography in 2024?
Auto-focus improvements in cameras, noise reduction, and image enhancement in post-processing.
What is your favorite photography-related book or resource that will continue to have a significant impact on your career in 2024? Why?
I look for trends in what is selling in stock photography. I regularly view new images on Adobe, Getty Images, and Shutterstock.
What is your go-to method for overcoming creative block and finding inspiration in 2024?
I looked at photo sites online, visited galleries, and reviewed my older work.
If you could give one piece of advice to a beginner in photography, what would it be?
Learn to be your own best and worst critic. Have a discerning eye for technical quality, artistic vision, and sales potential.
Learn to be your own best and worst critic.
Daniel Wright
Can you share a specific tool, technology, or software that has revolutionized your workflow and significantly enhanced your creative process as a photographer?
Adobe Lightroom.
What is your biggest strength and your biggest weakness as a photographer in 2024?
My strength is living in Charleston, SC, which has many photo opportunities. My weakness is not having enough time to get out and take photos.
What is the biggest challenge in your photography genre in 2024? What are the solutions?
Competition is the biggest challenge. The solution is to improve my photography and market my work.
What is the most important factor to consider when choosing a photography niche or specialization in 2024?
Find something you love.
Is there anything else you would like to add or any final thoughts you would like to share about your artistic journey, inspirations, or the impact you hope to make through your photography?
My primary goal is to generate income through stock photography and my website and continue to love photography.
- Which social media platform do you use the most as a photographer?
— LinkedIn - Will you use or experiment with NFT in 2024?
— No - Do you think the always-improving cameras on smartphones will result in less work for professional photographers in 2024?
— Yes - Which online platform or marketplace is currently the best for photographers to sell their work and reach a wider audience?
— Pictorem - Can you name one unconventional location or setting that photographers should explore to create memorable images?
— Local parks
- Name one unconventional source of inspiration that photographers should explore for fresh ideas in 2024.
— Art Galleries - Favourite Photographer in 2024?
— Ansel Adams - Favourite photography digital tool in 2024?
— Super Resolution in Lightroom - What is your motto for 2024?
— “Continue to improve.” - Three must-have photography gadgets or tools for aspiring photographers?
— Tripod, Filters, and Extra Batteries
- Which photography trend will dominate the industry in 2024?
— Smartphone Photography - One underrated photography technique that can instantly enhance a photographer’s portfolio
— Focus Stacking - What is the most innovative use of technology you’ve seen in photography recently?
— AI noise reduction and image enhancement - Which photography conference, workshop, event, exhibition, etc., would you recommend to photographers in 2024?
— Imaging USA by Professional Photographers of America
