PEOPLE & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY > London: Barry Willis spotlight Magazine Feb 2010
London: Barry Willis
Whether it is professional models or people on the street, Barry Willis loves shooting people.
"Photography is all about connecting" he says, "and the proof is
in a great image. Most people find being in front of the camera
intimidating, so the skill is to help the sitter to expose their
personality for the camera. With professional models, you’re
looking for role play and acting skills - but in such a way that
they are believable as real people. And once that magic starts, you
know the picture is working."
For Barry, being a dad helps in relating to kids, and he enjoys the
fun element of shooting with children. As well as his camera, he
always packs bags of energy, lightness of touch, flexibility and
the ability to grab the moment - "because it is highly unlikely you
will get a second chance!"
"Young or old, professional or not, I love to come away knowing that there has been a connection and that I've got some great pictures to work on."
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