First, I have to say that I have had so much fun getting to know new vendors lately, and also getting to know some of the "regulars" a little better. Plus all the fun planners and fellow bloggers out there have been a lot of fun to connect with! I've been trying to make a real "push" these last couple of weeks to get my name out to vendors (some for the first time), and atleast say 'hi' to all the great people out there, before wedding season rolls around. I love the wedding industry---people are great, and so much fun! Speaking of fun...I would like to present the first in a new series (yes, here it comes Ryan)...
Stella Event Design presents....
Ryan Prins: A 3 Part Series. History Channel style, we'll take a 3 day look at Ryan Prins Photography. Ryan was a ton of fun to chat with, and being the Chatty Cathy that I am, I got a good dose of it right back at me, and I love it! Here is a little Q&A with this Grand Rapids-based Photographer!
Part 1: Ryan Prins-Let's talk Photography!
Jessica: There are a lot of different photographers out there with different styles. What 3 words would you use to descibe your personal photographic style?
Ryan: Fun, artistic storytelling.
Jessica: Ryan Prins Photography is your new personal venture, but you're certainly not "new" to photography. How did you get started, and where have you worked?
Ryan: I have always been into art. I took art classes here and there as a kid, but come Jr. High and High School, I began to get really involved in the arts. I was always in classes and entered into some local exhibits/competitions. It was in High School that I really got into photography. My dad had a Canon SLR and I would go out and experiment with it whenever I could afford film. After High School I took about a year off and worked as a graphic artist for a local company. I decided that graphic design wasn’t exactly my cup o’ tea, so went off to college (not for art, regrettably). While I wasn’t taking art classes, I kept drawing, painting and (of course) taking pictures. I was fortunate enough to meet local photographer and videographer John Pottenger of Coastline Studios while at school. After graduation, I began working with him and another photographer, Jen Kroll, extensively. I also began assisting Jim Powell, an advertising photographer in Kalamazoo. These photographers are quickly rising to or are at the top of their game. When you run with the big dogs, it’s either get good or get out! Needless to say, they have made a big impact on me and my work and really helped me grow. Now, after years of learning, helping, and shooting along side of them, I’ve developed my own perspective and style and decided it’s time to throw my hat in the ring. With photography, it is always a fun and wild ride!
Jessica: What are some of your favorite trends or techniques?
Ryan: I try not to be a “trendy” wedding photographer; look at a wedding album from the 70’s and you’ll get an idea as to why. But I am always trying to develop my art by learning from the past while trying to be cutting edge. My “something old” technique that I am picking up is medium format film photography shot with a Holga camera. It offers stunning picture quality with tons of character and can be just the right touch for certain moments. The “something new” technique is HDR photography (High Dynamic Range), which is a series of pictures merged together to pick up all the detail in high contrast shots (eg. sunsets).
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Great post, Jessica. Ryan is great and we chatted for a long time as well--he's just one of those people that can hold a conversation :) Also--I must mention that my doggie, Olive, is in that second photo with Kerri + the plane! Such a cool photo shoot and Ryan did an awesome job capturing it.
That's so funny---who knew your dog was a star?! I agree, it's an awesome shot, I love it!
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