ViewBug member and guest judge Sean Byrne is a semi pro landscape photographer based in the UK. Sean's specialities include Landscapes, Architecture, Portrait and Travel. Byrne Photography is a culmination of passion, expression, desire and bringing the Great British outdoors right to your door. We have the pleasure to have Sean as a ViewBug member and as a collaborator, he shared with us his opinion on the following matters.
Hi Sean, tell us a bit about yourself, how do you describe your photography style?
Hello My name is Sean. I live in the UK and I’m married with 2 kids. I love being outside with nature, hence why most of my images are taken in the Great British outdoors. I have a love for landscapes/seascapes, bringing depth, detail and drama to my photography. I also have a passion for portraits, especially faces, as I think you can tell a lot by someone.
When did you start taking photos and what inspired you to get started?
Sean: I started taking photos about 3 years ago. I was inspired by people I met on Instagram. I use to use a iPhone 4 but within a year and being inspired by many on Instagram I quickly upgraded to a canon 550D. I Started teaching myself techniques and editing skills to bring the best out of what I was producing. YouTube and Photography magazines helped me a lot as well as asking friends who had more experience. There is so much to learn and even the most experienced are still learning on a daily basis. I now shoot with a Canon 5D MK III and have worked for National Geographic, Davidoff Cool Water, London Helicopter Company, SBTV, Hawkers and many more.
What do you carry in your camera bag?
Canon 5D MK III
Canon 24-105mm (My most used lens)
Canon 70-200mm (2.8)
Canon 50mm (1.4)
Canon Macro 100mm (2.8)
Lee Big Stopper
3 x Lee Hard Graduated Filters .3 .6 .9
Remote Release
Can you share a couple of tips with your fellow photographers?
Composition is key and what I look at when setting up.
If the composition is good, I believe your half way there in creating a decent and interesting looking image.
Be passionate in what you do and it will come through in your work.
Last bit of advice, its never to late to follow your dream.
Checkout more of Sean's photos, visit his ViewBug profile.
