Lindsay E Morrison

LINDSAY E MORRISON PHOTOGRAPHY

Based in Tucson, Arizona and Los Angeles, California.

“I am a college student at California State University Northridge majoring in Cinema and Television Arts with an emphasis in Electronic Media Management. I have been a photographer since around the age of 12. My favorite subject matter is people.”

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY?

I got started in photography in middle school. I have always had a passion for creating. When I was very young, I would invite friends over to make homemade movies and “talk shows.” That concept of using media to connect to others drew me to photography. Photography allowed me to go out and spend time with friends, talking and taking photographs while allowing me to give them a confidence boost. The personal connection aspect of photography is the best part of it. Portraits are so intimate, it really requires your subject and clients to trust you.

WHAT KEEPS YOU INSPIRED TO TAKE PHOTOS?

My need to create pushes me to continue photography. I find so much joy in photographing people and having them tell me how much they love the photos and how beautiful or handsome they feel. That is all I need to continue loving photography. Being able to help people love themselves is so amazing.

Photograph anything and everything you can. It’s the only way to learn.

GO-TO PORTRAIT LENS?

My go-to lens is my Nikkor 85mm 1.8F. It’s my most flattering lens and allows me to keep my subject tack sharp and the background really beautifully soft.

LOOKING TO PURSUE A CAREER IN PHOTOGRAPHY?

Just keep shooting. When you do first start out, your photos won’t be award winners. It takes practice and time to understand not only the technical side of photography, but the artistic side. Photograph anything and everything you can; it’s the only way to learn. My first photography professor in college told me that if I walked away with two or three good photographs from the class, that I had succeeded. Never stop learning!