Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Parks.
Michael, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I started doing photography in 2015. I got my hands on the Galaxy S6, and I loved the way photos looked from that phone’s camera. From there, I practiced and refined my techniques of photo framing and composition. I really began to like the way my photos began to look (even with little to no editing), so I decided to take my practice up to the next level. After getting my first photography camera on November 2018, my photography has reached a level of professionalism that both myself and others can genuinely enjoy.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The main challenge that comes with me continuing to improve with photography is the expense of buying equipment that helps my photos stand out from the rest. If everyone could drop 1,000-5,000 dollars on a good camera, they probably would. Most people, though, have other investments that they need to prioritize before buying a camera. That presents the photographer with the fun challenge of making do with what you have. If the best equipment you have is a cell phone camera or a compact camera, then you learn to strengthen the areas that really need improvements, like lighting or colors, or timing or framing. Budgeting as a photographer is common and difficult; but, the real talent lies in what you’re capturing and how you choose to capture it.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Michael Vincent Parks Photography – what should we know?
I’m a freelance photographer in the metro-Atlanta area who specializes in street photography and portrait photography. I’m most proud of how my photography takes beloved emotions and expands them to become larger than life. I’m different from other photographers because I capture genuine emotion and aesthetic at the moment. My best work isn’t staged or planned. My best work comes from moments that are there one second and gone the next. I capture split-second beauties.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
I think one of the most important qualities in being a great photographer is the willingness to change, take criticism, and adapt. If you refuse to accept that your photo isn’t as good as you can make it be, then there’s a considerable chance that you’ll be able to grow to be a successful photographer. Listening to feedback is critical in helping you create photos that everyone can look up to.
Contact Info:
- Website: bit.ly/MVPPhoto
- Email: mvpphotographyatlanta@gmail.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/_mistermundane_
Image Credit:
Michael Vincent Parks
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