by Andy Batt | Sep 30, 2020 | Sport Shoot, The Creativity of Art
There’s a magic when you get something in-camera. When in a single image, you’ve balanced the craft with aesthetics. The lens choice, lighting style, moment, talent, place, composition—all come together in one exposure. This process makes me happy in a...
by Andy Batt | Oct 9, 2019 | The Business of Art
Photographers are not to blame for boring stock photos. Recently I came across a blog post that essentially blamed professional photographers for creating boring stock photos. The author said boring stock photos are the key reason companies should be using...
by Andy Batt | Mar 12, 2019 | On Assignment, Performance dance
I was lucky to be able to work with two dynamic dance companies in two consecutive days. The first was the Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theater, which brings the energy of Harlem to Portland and the second was Portland Contemporary Ballet—for their 2019 season titled White...
by Andy Batt | Feb 13, 2019 | Comedy Portraits, Editorial Assignment, Entertainment Portraits
photographed by Andy Batt, December 2018 When a call comes in to photograph someone who titles themselves “Carlos The Rollerblader”, I say yes first, and then find out what the story is second. I’ve done other profile pieces for Portland Monthly...
by Andy Batt | Jan 28, 2019 | Behind the scenes, On Assignment, The Art of the Personal Project
Lensbaby, makers of creative effect camera lenses, asked me to help them launch a new lens, the Sol 45mm. They wanted me to choose a personal passion project, and for me, that meant a new story within the world of Bad Choices . My first job was to integrate the...
