10 Questions with Bryan Daugherty
We’ve had the pleasure of helping Bryan with his first photography website a few years ago, and have been blow away by his progress ever since.
He’s since grown to be one of the more popular photographers on social media with some of the most captivating landscape photos out there, earning clients like Nike, LG, and US Bank in the process.
Check out his website and Instagram account to see more of his work!
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Who are you, what have you done, and why the heck would anyone want to read this?
My name is Bryan Daugherty and I am a 25 year old adventure and lifestyle photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. I am a social influencer and have worked on global campaigns with clients such as Nike, Herschel Supply and LG.
How were you introduced to photography, and how long have you been shooting?
I first got into photography about 3 years ago when I got my first iPhone. From that moment, I was hooked. Constantly taking photos and uploading them for my friends to see. I started to build relationships with the people around me who shared the same interests. I took any advice that I could and learned as much as possible. What started out as a hobby, became my passion and job.
What kind of work is your favorite, and why?
My favorite kind of work to do right now is product shots. I am pretty new to it and its a challenge for me.
Which equipment could you not live without?
My current camera is a Canon 5D Mark III. I have 4 lenses: a Canon 24mm f1.4L, Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art, Canon 50mm f1.4 and a Canon 70-200 f2.8L II IS. My favorite lens is definitely the 24mm because you can shoot landscapes and portraits with it.
If you could have done one thing different with your career so far, what would it be?
I would have started shooting at a younger age. I didn’t start shooting until I was already in college so it made me question what I wanted to do all the time.
What other photographers’ work do you enjoy the most?
My favorite photographers right now are Ravi Vora (@Ravivora), Scott Borrero (@scottborrero), Alex Strohl (@alexstrohl) and Sam Fan (@samalive). They are constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity and telling a story.
If you weren’t a photographer, what would you be doing?
If I wasn’t a photographer, I would love to be in the advertising/marketing world. I’ve had a small glimpse into what that’s like and it’s something I may pursue in the future.
What was your single biggest obstacle in turning your hobby into a career, and how did you beat it?
My biggest obstacle in my career was making the decision to go full time freelance. I recently made this decision and I had to choose between continuing my education or sticking with my passion. At this point in my career, the benefits of going full time freelance outweighed those of continuing my education.
What are you thoughts on photographers using services like Instagram to post their work?
I think Instagram is a great way to stay inspired and share work with others. In 2012 I decided to download Instagram and back then the app was much different and it was not nearly as popular as it is now but the idea was the same. The thought of being able to capture a moment, post it and get instant feedback from a community of photographers and friends is what really drew me to the app. In July of 2014, I received a direct message from the @instagram account informing me that they put me on the Suggested User list. In the 2 weeks that I was on the Suggested User list, I went from 4,000 followers to 46,000. I didn’t realize it at the time, but this has had a massive impact on my career. I work with agencies to create sponsored posts and content for brands on Instagram as well as work on global campaigns.
What’s your photo editing software and/or process of choice?
I use Photoshop and Lightroom. Lightroom for basic edits/tweaks and photoshop for retouching. I have my own presets that I made based off of a few of the VSCO film presets.
