Ep 370: Finding your niche with portrait photographer Brian Becnel

Meet Orlando-based photographer Brian Becnel, whose portrait and event photography oozes authenticity. His love of finding the beauty in everyone he sees translates into authentic and relaxed portraits. We chat about starting out on his photography journey; workshops and education, the first moment he realised this could be a side hustle; seeing the beauty in everyone; shooting authentically, how Brian relaxes his models, reading the cues clients give you; the photographer he always dreamed of becoming.

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This week we chatted with friend of the podcast and long time listener ( he started ep 2) Brian Becnel.

Brian’s portrait and event photography oozes authenticity.

His love of finding the beauty in everyone he sees translates into authentic and relaxed portraits.

We chat about:

  • Starting out on his photography journey
  • Workshops and education
  • The first moment he realised this could be a side hustle
  • Seeing the beauty in everyone
  • shooting authentically
  • How Brian relaxes his models 
  • Brian’s techniques for connecting authentically with his models 
  • Reading the cues clients give you
  • we workshop the next 2 years and create a timeline for Brian to niche down and become 
  • the photographer he always dreamed of becoming.

BIO

Having the ability to capture a moment in time with the person in front of my camera has truly driven my passion for photography. I believe there is beauty inside each and every one of us. I am fueled by the moment that I am able to capture someone when they are less guarded when they’re completely present and expressing themselves fully and in a heartfelt way.

My dream is to create an image for my client where they see what no one else has captured previously and to show them that genuine spark of beauty that I see in each and every person.

Image by Brian Becnel
Image by Brian Becnel

LINKS:

Web: https://www.brianbecnelphotography.com/

Insta: @bbecnel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbecnelphotography/

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