Developing and Achieving Your Vision in Landscape Photography with Stephen Bay

What separates a good photograph from a great one? It isn’t technical skill, the quality of the camera, or proficiency in Photoshop. It’s the vision behind the image – and how effectively the photographer communicates that vision. In this talk, I’ll take a step back to focus on why we make photographs. What is the vision behind our work and the message we want each image to convey? How do we communicate that vision through our choice of subject, composition, and lighting? What emotions and mood do we want to evoke, and how do we achieve that? Ultimately, this talk is about creating impactful, meaningful images that resonate with viewers, not just photographs that are sharp and well-exposed.

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About Stephen

Stephen Bay is a self-taught landscape photographer based in San Diego. He specializes in creating large scenic prints that capture the city and the beauty of the natural landscape. He works intentionally, carefully planning his images, sometimes waiting months or years for the perfect environmental conditions to materialize. Stephen is deeply involved in photography education and the local community. He regularly teaches classes, gives presentations on photographic technique and vision, and provides tutoring and individual coaching. He has also served as a judge for the San Diego County Fair’s Exhibition of Photography.

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Originally from Canada, Stephen came to the U.S. for graduate school in Computer Science. After meeting his wife, he settled permanently in California. Having left a career as a data scientist, he now devotes his full attention to photography.

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You can view Stephen’s work at https://stephenbayphotography.com

Photo Credit: Stephen Bay