Finding Your Style - Sara Patton - Athens Ohio Fine Art Portraiture Photography

I've been trying to pinpoint my style for months now. I think it's the most important thing in finding yourself, as an artist. To know what makes you tick, what moves you, what inspires you to do better, create more.

For me, it's mainly the beauty of nature, outdoors, and femininity. I'm going for emotive, artistic, and dreamy. I like all things vintage and aged. I want my photographs to be compelling and to invoke deep thought in the viewer. I want it to be felt, as well as seen. And I want a story to be told in each photograph.

That is my style.

I work and act on beauty. It's that simple.

Anyway, as far as style goes, I knew what I liked, what I wanted to do, but couldn't master it how I wanted to after the fact.

But I think I'm getting closer.

And I feel I nailed it with these:




A mix of nature, beauty, emotion, and whimsical dreaminess. THAT is what moves me :)

Angel Boy (Athens OH Children & Baby Portrait Photographer, Canal Winchester, OHIO}

My son Levi. Testing out my new Angel wings.
He loves playing outside, so I stripped him down to nothing but wings,
and let him roam the yard. :)

Country Girl {Athens OHIO Fine Art Portraiture Photographer}

Meet Melissa.

She's new where I work, and the second I saw her I wanted to get her in front of my lens. Something very natural about her, a true classic beauty, and a genuinely sweet girl. She hadn't really modeled before, but sometimes that's better, because it appears more intimate, and emotional.

Models

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I've had the pleasure of meeting a few absolutely stunning models this month. Models are much different to work with than children. Children are not so conscious of the camera until they turn about 6 or 7, which makes it pretty easy on me. All I have to do is follow one around and I'm sure to get something precious. I love capturing their innocent spirit and the feelings they wear on their sleeves.

On the other hand, models are quite conscious of the camera, and if you get someone you instantly bond with, it makes it that much better. Working together to create some magic is just so much fun! My favorite models are bendy ones, women who can twist and turn to show off their feminine curves. And who aren't afraid to jump up on something (katie) and do some tricks! One more trait that makes a good model, in my opinion, is the ability to transform moods, and look/be authentic. Emotion is what I thrive on as a photographer. Well, that and lighting of course.

Here are a few faves of my lovely models I've had the pleasure of working with recently. To view more, add me as a friend on my myspace page (where I post the most)

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