RON BOYD

THE INTERVIEW

Which place do you call home?

Currently i reside in LA. Hollywood to be exact.

How did you get into photography?

Was always fascinated with photography but i was
really heavy into poetry. Poetry gave me a way
to express myself in many ways. My issue with
photography was it seemed extremely complicated
and the learning curve appeared daunting.
Until i got writers block really badly
and felt like i needed a different outlet
to express myself. Fast forward to me buying
my first camera ($750) Nikon D3100.

How long have you been a photographer?

This December 2015 will make 2 years
since i bought my first camera.

Are you self taught or schooled?

Graduated from the school of you tube.
So self taught fully.

As you look through the viewfinder,
what is the most critical moment
in capturing your image?

Unrehearsed emotion. My work is really dependent
that i connect with all my subjects on a
personal level. As long as my model has a
since of trust and openness while shooting
I’m pretty confident in the outcome.

How would you describe your style?

Not sure how to describe my style.
What i do know is I’m a huge fan of
Natural light, shadows, tones, emotion
and skin. So jumble all of that together
and you have what my style is.

What do you think makes a truly memorable photo?

Story or history. Some of the most powerful
images are images that can be linked
to a moment in time.

We know each of us has someone or something
that inspires our life and work.
Can you tell us the true basis of your inspiration?

Thats such a tough question because i think
a true artist is inspired by everything
around them from conversations to
casual interactions.

What’s the craziest/funniest thing
that ever happened in one of your shoots?

lol uhhhhh think ill plead the 5th on that one.

What does fashion mean to you?

Self expression.

What photographers from the past or present
have influenced you the most?

Names that come to mind are Helmet Newton,
Irving Penn, Terry Richardson, Guy Bourdin,
Steven Meisel and Guy Aroch.

What has been your favorite photo location or session?

Any location that has great light
and textures are a favorite for me.

What type of cameras do you shoot with?

Canon 6D

If you had to choose one lens
which one would it be and why?

50mm Zeiss would be it.
Really love Prime lens and manual focus.
Forces you to move around and get
different angles. Also the manual focus
makes you a lot more conscious
of every shot.

Do you prefer flash or daylight?

Daylight

What is your favorite photography accessory,
other than your camera?

iPhone

How important is Photoshop in your final images?

Depends on the shooter. Getting it right
in camera has been my main focus.
Could really careless for over
photoshopped images.
I typically spend more time in
Lightroom/Capture One vs Photoshop.

How important is a website
and social media for your business?

Social media is a tool that has become
really huge in advancement.
Im a firm believer you need both
but one can’t live without the other.

What advice do you have for somebody
who wants to pursue photography?

“ Shoot what you cant help but to shoot “
This is the best way to figure out
how to find your own personal style.

What lies ahead for you?

My first winter in LA lol