38. Photographers i emailed and their response - James Silverthorne

For my final report for professional skills i emailed a number of photographers which specialise in Wildlife Photography. One of the photographers name is James Silverthorne.

Below it will give you a link to his web page, information about him and the questions and response i received.

James Silverthorne website address....

http://www.jamessilverthorne.com

About James Silverthorne.... 

James is a freelance photographer who specialises in outdoor photography, his is a photographer who strives to produce striking, raw images of the outdoor and wildlife and people.
His work shows simple compositions with emotions capturing moments of passion, action and beauty.

All photos above belong to James Silverthorne

I emailed the photographer James Silverthorne as one of my primary research photographers for my report. I emailed this particular photographer because i found his work to be fascinating, beautiful and eye capturing. He get the picture where you are close up to the animal or scenery and you feel like you are part of it. I find it amazing and lovely to look at. His work is inspiring. 

Questions i asked James about Wildlife photography and the answers he gave me....

1)   How did you become a wildlife photographer?

A- Always had a passion for the Outdoors and Wildlife, by chance was given a camera and that was it.

2)   What do you look for when creating your images?

A. I look for clean, simple images, I often shoot into the light. I try to be creative and put my own stamp on something.

3)   What equipment do you use?

A. I use Canon Equipment 5D mark 2 and 3 and various lenses up to 5oom.

4)   Do you always use a tripod?

A. No I don't always use a tripod , it depends what you are shooting.

5)   What specific area of wildlife photography do you pay most attention too and why?
  A. I focus on subjects close to home as they can be visited again and again.

 6)   Would you suggest that wildlife photography is a good career to follow?

A. Nope Wildlife Photography is not a good career, there is little to no money in it unless you run workshops or holidays.

7)   As an amateur photographer, how would you suggest I go about getting my work published?

A. Keep sending in work to magazines etc, avoid posting too much work on blogs/Facebook etc as it losses its impact as some will have seen it. Develop your own style and keep at it.

8)   What advice would you give someone who is interested becoming a wildlife photographer?

A. Follow you passion, have a back up plan or win the lottery.