The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography The Candid Frame #4 - Vincent Versace
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Mar 27, 2006 Vincent Versace, a veteran photographer and digital innovator with over 25 years in the field, shares his insights on the evolving art of photography. He highlights the critical role of light and encourages photographers to prioritize creativity over equipment. Versace delves into the importance of emotional connections in portrait work, sharing humorous anecdotes from his shoots. He also introduces the idea of viewing photography through a cinematic lens, emphasizing storytelling and the influences of renowned photographers in shaping one’s artistic journey.
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Early Darkroom Epiphany
- Vincent Versace got hooked on photography at age seven after watching a print appear in the darkroom.
- He sold his first photo at nine, a humorous raccoon picture published in a local newspaper.
Photograph The Light, Not The Subject
- Versace argues you photograph light interrupted by a subject, not the subject itself.
- He treats light as tangible and spends time watching how it moves and sculpts scenes.
Previsualize The Final Print
- Pre-visualize the final print and hold that vision while shooting and editing.
- Use that mental end-goal to remove everything that doesn't match the intended feel of the image.