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This weeks assignment: Capturing Emotion
Welcome to Behind The Picture Magazine!
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro looking to make your mark in the photography industry, this magazine is for you. Each week, we showcase the "Photo of the Week" and highlight the best work captured and created by incredible photographers.
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro looking to make your mark in the photography industry, this magazine is for you. Each week, we’ll showcase the best images submitted to CARTY for review LIVE on YouTube.
At the end of each submission episode, CARTY chooses the “Photos of the Week" which highlights the best work captured and created by incredible photographers.
This work is so good, he decided the world needs to know.
This new online magazine features the work shot for the photo assignments CARTY gives weekly for us to shoot.
The founder and creator of this amazing photographers development system, Steve Carty (CARTY) is a 33yr pro and has a super active YouTube channel.
He created the Carty Method, a Pro Photographers Education System designed to help us shooters transition to making a living with our cameras.
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This Weeks Assignment
Let’s dive into this week's "Photo of the Week" winners.
Before we get started, let’s get into what this weeks assignment actually was.
CARTY gives a super tight brief at the end of his photo review shows which tells us shooters what we have to shoot exactly for the following weeks review.
Here is this assignment exactly how he shares it.
“This weeks Assignment: Emotion”
Create a photo that shows emotion or evokes emotion in the viewer.
must be within your niche.
must be submitted uncropped vertical.
submit your image 4000px wide x 100 dpi. Leave height blank.
must be submitted by calendar day Wednesday July 24th.
if your calendar says Thursday the 25th, you’ve missed the deadline.
This Weeks Photos of the Week Winners
Emotions tell a compelling story, conveying mood and making viewers feel as if they're experiencing the moment firsthand. Here are the winners of this week's photo assignment. Enjoy!
Amund Thompson
Story Behind the Photo - Robbie Merchant, a co-worker of mine, is a local musician and actor involved in events and theater productions.
He needed new headshots for his acting and professional work and I thought he’d be a good fit for this assignment due to his acting background.
After getting some good headshots, I moved on to the assignment— I talked with him for a few minutes about current highs and lows and the upcoming trip of which his was both excited and fearful of.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“The win this week made me feel more confident and is a great confirmation that what I’m doing is working.” - Amund Thompson
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @amundphoto
Facebook: facebook.com/amundphoto
Substack: amundphoto.substack.com
Khaligraphy
Story Behind the Photo - I always like to lighten the mood and have some fun with my assistants as we're getting ready.
Laughing together sets a positive tone for our work and ensures a great time for everyone involved.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“I see it as another step towards an exciting new challenge waiting to be conquered.”
- Khaligraphy Ridgely
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @Khaligraphy
Facebook: @Khaligraphy
Twitter: @Khaligraphy
Mike Morrison
Story Behind the Photo - The idea was to evoke emotion in the viewer by creating mystery, tension, anticipation for a race.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“I was surprised and happy to win because it was risky showing emotion without a face.” - Mike Morrison
Social Media Handles:
Behance: Mike Morrison
Facebook: Mike Morrison
Instagram: Mike Morrison
Website: Mike Morrison
Kyle Gagne
Story Behind the Photo - It was a hot summer day here in New Hampshire, so I decided to go check on my father who was working on his bus.
As I arrived, I noticed he was sitting on the stairs of the bus taking a break. His hair was disheveled and he just looked frustrated and exhausted.
So I decided to grab my long lens and try to make a photo before the moment passed and his emotions shifted.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“The initial feeling of winning photo of the week is very satisfying but these feelings quickly turn to motivation. Now that I know I am capable of producing a quality photo, I have do even better next time.” - Kyle Gagne
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @kylegagne_photography
Website: Klyegagnephotograpy.com
Marvin Miller
Story Behind the Photo - I started just taking random photos around the house, just to stay in practice.
My wife saw me doing this, as I do all the time, so it wasn't a surprise to her.
With that in mind, I sat across from her and started talking about ideas for a out of town trip.
We started joking about previous trips we've taken. I kissed her and told her how much I love her...and bam....the emotion I needed to catch the shot.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“Excited and motivated to have won photo of the week. Nice accomplishment to add to my journey.” - Marvin Miller
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @xtraonearth
Facebook: Xtraonearth Photoinnerchi
Ana K
Story Behind the Photo - “Summer Break" with a twist or rather with a broken wrist. It’s a personal work - a portrait of my son and his fresh cast. He was really frustrated and in pain, I only had a couple of minutes to capture this photo.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“It feels amazing to be awarded a photo of the week. I am proud of my growth as a photographer.” - Ana K
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @AKphotography.2020
Instagram: @my.ottwa.photos
Richard J Lofus II
Story Behind the Photo - So I in Maryland on Vacation at my brothers place and the we just went to a local beach my his house and his son was playing in the water and decided to try and make a photo conveying the emotion of curiosity and happiness.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“I am definitely excited about winning photo of the week because it just shows that the time and effort that I have been putting into making photos and getting the exposure right on photos over the past couple of weeks while I've been taking a break from submitting is working. Also the advice that Carty gives yes sometimes it can be harsh, but sometimes you just really need that reality check in order to snap out of something. So definitely absorb everything that he says.” - Richard J Lofus II
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @richard_lofus_Photography
Dan Evans
Story Behind the Photo - The story of picture of the week was I cheated a little, it's my granddaughter, she was in all sorts of mood that day. Normally, she wanted her picture taken, but that day her mood swings, I want to take a picture ,to, I don't want too. I set-up my gear, grabbed my camera, she sat on the stool, and I shot for 3 minutes until she decided that she was done. I got off maybe 25 shots, and that was it.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“I'm shocked that I won, but happy. I know Carty, now he's going to push me. (that's a good thing).” - Dan Evans
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @dephotog998
Mike Lilly
Story Behind the Photo - This week's assignment brings us to "The People's Theater" Located in Roanoke Rapids N.C. Opened 1911-Closed early 1970's
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“Hard to describe other than it proves I'm in the right place in this moment..that I WILL do this thing.” - Mike Lilly
Social Media Handle:
Instagram: @mike_lilly_photo
Romeo Fowler
Story Behind the Photo - First I want to give all glory to GOD. The story behind this photo comes from the way I was feeling. A feeling of courage that I have to keep fighting, keep pounding, when I think about all the odds that I am up against invokes my warrior side hence this photo was created.
How does it feel to win this week's Photo of the Week assignment?
“To win photo of week, It feels like an accomplishment one step closer to been better with my photography and being able to execute tight briefs. though I wonder all the time why I never get best in show since submitting my photos for review, out of all of the photos of the week I have won. But I did win photo of the year last year so I can feel good about that one. I will keep pushing, I will be of good courage, and I will be unstoppable because GOD is with me one love.” - Romeo Fowler
Social Media Handle:
Instagram: @RomeoFlower
It's time to reveal the Best In Show! This is the top winner of this week's photo assignment. Can you guess who took home the honor this time?
Best In Show Goes To…
Stu Bowden, Congratulations!
Story Behind the Photo - In today's episode of Sibling Rivalry, the middle child has an unusually quiet moment while his elder brother is obliterated in a thumb war with their little sister.
Hand-held, dragging the shutter to capture the movement in the moment of the defeat.
The foreground movement contrasts with the stillness of both the old forest, and the central child. Both are unaffected but stand close enough to be drawn into the conflict.
How does it feel to win Best In Show Photo of the Week?
“I'm honestly surprised, I thought Kyle Gagne would've won with that amazing portrait of his dad.
It is stunning! I feel pretty cool about it.
Actually a few minutes later it feels very exciting - I wasn't sure about this shot on a technical level (1/30 of a second, hand-held, are you kidding?), but felt confident in the emotion it preserved.
I'm fairly new to making portraits (within the last two years) and have really started to enjoy the process. This is my second assignment submission, and I learned a lot from the first. I feel grateful to have had the guidance, and I am humbled by this recognition. Thanks Carty & Crew!” - Stu Bowden
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @Stu.ax
Website: Stu-ax.com
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