Photographer in Focus – Scott Wigglesworth
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Scott Wigglesworth is a Commercial Photographer, Marketer and Branding Consultant who recently moved to Carlisle where he has founded Blackfell Photography.
He’s a professional now but he’s come a long way since his first foray into photography back in 2005: “I started with my grandfather’s 1983 Zenit ETTL when I was in college,” said Scott. “I was experimenting while studying Fine Art but lecturers focused on photography as an expressive discipline and I didn’t see it that way.
I was told I’d never be a photographer but seeing the images in Dazed & Confused and Rolling Stone magazine hit a switch in me and I started shooting music, performance and social documentary and later I shifted into commercial photography as a career.”
Scott uses twin Canon EOS 5D Mk.III bodies because they’re work-horses, robust, dependable, cost-effective and the EOS lineage means there are tonnes of compatible lenses and accessories.
“Take every opportunity to pick up a camera,” said Scott. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re using a smartphone, an inherited analogue SLR, a compact or a top of the range system, there are great shots everywhere. Learn to shoot in Manual mode, you’ll be a better photographer for it and find yourself getting creative.
And finally, don’t spend more than you have to, I’ve found that being thrifty goes a long way. Don’t be afraid to try lenses like Tamron and Sigma. They’ve never failed me, or my bank account but spend wisely on a quality camera bag, reliable memory and a decent tripod.
Visit www.blackfellphotography.co.uk for a full gallery and more information.
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