Today we’d like to introduce you to Devin.
Devin, before we jump into specific questions about your work, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I picked up the camera for the first time about five years ago, with no intentions other than to have a creative outlet for fun. I quickly fell in love with it but it was more than just photography for me. What made me fall in love with it was the connection it allowed me to have with others. Through posing, making others feel comfortable in front of the camera, and helping them to love the image they saw, I quickly found that it built a bridge of trust between those in front of my camera and myself. So from there, my little hobby turned into a business and I went full time with it two years ago.
Has it been a smooth road?
For the most part, it has been a pretty seamless transition but mostly due to the amount of work that has been put into it. I’ve spent countless hours building my social platforms, meeting with people, working on my site, learning my craft. I’ve always heard that you get what you put into things and much time and energy has gone into building what is now Wayfarer Photography.
Please tell us more about your work. What do you do? What do you specialize in? What sets you apart from competition?
Even outside of photography, thinking about what sets me apart from others is something I often think about and it has definitely transferred over into what I do with Wayfarer Photography. I love to ask others what they think when they hear the name because that is always the best filter for assessing if you are on track with the brand you’ve set out for yourself. The one word I hear often is the exact word I’ve always aimed for and still aim for, and that’s the word “comfortable.” When people see my work, I want them to feel like everything about the image from the love expressed to the poses in the photos looks comfortable. This is what I feel sets me apart.
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
I think we are starting to see the immense saturation of it, which can often make others in the industry a little concerned that the value will go down. However, what I see happening is the more that the amount of photographers grow, it’s going to create a demand for experienced photographers to make their heart for what they do and their abilities evident to stand out. Thus, creating a more distinct line between a hobbyist and someone who lives to tell people’s stories. At the moment, I don’t think that line is as evident but I look forward to seeing that culture shift and taking a part in it myself.
Contact Info:
- Website: photographywayfarer.com
- Phone: 2104494246
- Email: devin@photographywayfarer.com
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