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Henry Bird is currently studying Film and Media
Production at Atrium, University of Glamorgan,
but is already making a name for himself in the
photography industry, both on and off the web.
What inspires you to pursue photography?
As a lover of sports photography, I love looking
at extreme sport magazines and SuperSaturated
TV – a website by a North Devon production
company. I also get a boost from people telling
me that my photos are ‘’professional’ or ‘’inspiring’’.
Knowing that people like my photos
makes me want to carry on taking them.
Any favourite experiences in the world of
photo/videography?
I’ve done some cool work as an official photographer
of windsurfing and golf days, and filming
music gigs for bands like The Point House
Boys. Another amazing experience was being
hired by Coca Cola to film the arrival of the
Olympic torch in Cardiff.
Why do you think photography is important?
To me it’s a way of expressing feelings about
something when I can’t find the words to give
it emphasis and meaning. One of my favourite
sayings is: ‘Where words fail to describe, my
camera lens will shine.’ Photography is a ‘bubble’
for me to escape everyday struggles.
What are your thoughts on Instagram?
For non-professional photographers I think
Instagram is great to get professional-looking
images with just a couple of clicks. I also think
it’s good as a base for sharing photos. With so
many ‘Instagrammers’ I guess it’s a chance to
get your name out there. But for professional
photography I don’t think Instagram benefits
a photographer whatsoever. I’d rather know
that I have actually worked to get the desired
result using Photoshop, Lightroom, or other
software.
Do you think it’s a struggle to get into a photography
career?
It’s tough but definitely achievable if they have
time to gain experience at their fingertips.
When it comes to equipment, people don’t
need a pricey camera to take the best shot.
Nowadays things are getting so ‘technical’
but, with the right set-up, I think the low-end
digital SLR like the Canon 550D (£530) can get
just as good a photo as high-end cameras like
a Canon 5D mark III (£2500). The specifications
are a lot higher, but if you get the ISO, Shutter
Speed and Aperture set to your needs, and have
the right lenses, what’s stopping you getting
an equally high quality photo?
How would you advise publicising your
work?
I am trying to make a name for myself online
at the moment through YouTube for my videos
and Facebook for my photos, as well as a website
to display my work in the form of a portfolio
(www.coverthecake.com).
Henry’s work can be seen on www.youtube.com/
henrybird123, as well as in his online portfolio.

Henry Bird is currently studying Film and MediaProduction at Atrium, University of Glamorgan, but is already making a name for himself in the photography industry, both on and off the web.

What inspires you to pursue photography?

As a lover of sports photography, I love lookin gat extreme sport magazines and SuperSaturatedTV – a website by a North Devon production company. I also get a boost from people telling me that my photos are ‘’professional’ or ‘’inspiring’’.Knowing that people like my photos makes me want to carry on taking them.

Any favourite experiences in the world of photo/videography?

I’ve done some cool work as an official photographerof windsurfing and golf days, and filming music gigs for bands like The Point House Boys. Another amazing experience was being hired by Coca Cola to film the arrival of the Olympic torch in Cardiff. Why do you think photography is important? To me it’s a way of expressing feelings about something when I can’t find the words to give it emphasis and meaning. One of my favourite sayings is: ‘Where words fail to describe, my camera lens will shine.’ Photography is a ‘bubble’ for me to escape everyday struggles.

What are your thoughts on Instagram?

For non-professional photographers I think Instagram is great to get professional-looking images with just a couple of clicks. I also think it’s good as a base for sharing photos. With so many ‘Instagrammers’ I guess it’s a chance to get your name out there. But for professional photography I don’t think Instagram benefits a photographer whatsoever. I’d rather know that I have actually worked to get the desired result using Photoshop, Lightroom, or other software.

Do you think it’s a struggle to get into a photography career?

It’s tough but definitely achievable if they have time to gain experience at their fingertips.When it comes to equipment, people don’t need a pricey camera to take the best shot.Nowadays things are getting so ‘technical’ but, with the right set-up, I think the low-end digital SLR like the Canon 550D (£530) can getjust as good a photo as high-end cameras likea Canon 5D mark III (£2500). The specifications are a lot higher, but if you get the ISO, ShutterSpeed and Aperture set to your needs, and have the right lenses, what’s stopping you getting an equally high quality photo?

How would you advise publicising your work?

I am trying to make a name for myself online at the moment through YouTube for my videos and Facebook for my photos, as well as a website to display my work in the form of a portfolio (www.coverthecake.com)

.Henry’s work can be seen on www.youtube.com/henrybird123, as well as in his online portfolio.

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