Stunning Nature Photography from Joëlle Poulos + An Interview
Joëlle Poulos is a photographer and multidisciplinary artist whose work is both emotive and exceptionally beautiful. We're particularly drawn to her stunning nature photography, which seems to perfectly and poetically capture the natural wonders of our world which we often overlook.
We're very excited to share a recent interview with the talented creative where Joëlle also shared her tips and tricks for capturing nature photography at its best. Check out her answers below!
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Q: When did your love of photography first blossom?
A: When I was 12 or so I invested in my first digital camera, that was how it started. I instantly fell in love with it. It wasn't til I was 14 or so and saved up for my first SLR that my photography really progressed though.
Q: We love your dreamy images, especially your stunning nature-based photos! What is it about nature that captures your attention?
A: Thank you! It's probably that it's a naturally occurring thing, that it's not man made that appeals to me most.
Q: When it comes to shooting nature, is there a particular setting you use on your camera to achieve that soft and romantic look?
A: Most of my nature photography is shot on film (that's how I achieve that soft and romantic look) with a 50mm macro lens. However, if you don't have access to a film camera you can achieve a similar effect using a Photoshop plugin called Nik Collection.
Q: Is there a specific time of the day (or even certain weather conditions) that you believe is optimal for photographing nature?
A: I generally love shooting at sunset (the golden hours), but for nature photography I would say overcast/cloudy is the most ideal, the clouds will become your softbox and create nice even lighting.
Q: What are some other pieces of advice you would give to aspiring photographers wishing to capture nature as beautifully as you have done?
A: Practice, practice, practice. Which essentially entails shooting lots, the more photographs you take the more your eye will improve. I also think having a prime lens (fixed length) with a small f. stop (e.g f 1.8) will really help to create striking images of nature. A small f stop gives your images a narrow focus range and a blurry background which is perfect for nature photography.
Q: Lastly, where can our readers find you online to view more of your wonderful work?
A: My more refined work gets put up on my website.
I tend to put a lot more of my photos up on my flickr.
And to keep up with my arty bits, check out my instagram @joellepart.
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We want to thank Joëlle for taking the time to share her story and advice with us, and we encourage you to check out her work at those links above. Enjoy!