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» Wednesday Artist Interview with Will King

There was a while ago that I used to be running these artist interviews pretty often but it slowed down a bit a short while ago because it’s been hard finding people that want to be interviewed. Nominated however by a friend of mine, Elizabeth was this time around the great photographer, Will King (who by the way nominated another person you’ll perhaps see next week) who shoots some really great photography. Now, Will is one of these cool photographers that masters a lot of areas. He shoots very nice landscapes and yet he captures some truly great wildlife photos. Anyway, enough with the intro talk and let’s get right to it!

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

I’m a husband and a father of one boy. My daytime job is a Network Security Analyst. I’ve been an avid photographer for about three years and have been using Photoshop for about two years now. I love and respect all genres of photography. My favorite subjects to shoot are landscapes and seascapes with dramatic light.

Do you have any formal training/what is your background in art?

I have no formal training in photography or art. I study the works of others and ask a lot questions. I have read several photography and Photoshop books and of course I’m a NAPP member which has been extremely beneficial.

What equipment do you use?

I use all Canon equipment. I have 2 bodies: Canon 1Ds Mark III and a 1D Mark III. With several lenses ranging from 400mm to 15mm.

Who is your biggest influence? Why?

I have several influences. For landscape photography, Marc Adamus is someone I look up to and admire. He goes to great lengths in the field and the digital dark room to master his craft. For wildlife photography, I really admire Miguel Lasa. He captures wildlife at their best.

Do you have any advice to aspiring artists?

Study the greats. See what makes their work standout and without copying their style, try to make your work standout in your own way. Offer a different perspective. Shoot low, high, wide and long. Anything unique is good.

Do you have anything else you want to say?

Never be satisfied with your current work. Always demand better of yourself. Learn from others and yourself.

Thanks to Will for taking the time to answer the questions and make sure to catch more more of his beautiful photography at his portfolio.

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Erik is a web designer, photographer and software trainer who runs web design company XLD Studios as well as software training company Bernskiold Media. Both web design and teching to others is one of his great passions. Another passion is photography and at his portfolio you can find many great collections of nature photographs.