[EP10] - Aaron Shum, How to create a unique style

Aaron Shum’s 3 implementable tasks that you can do to level up your game

• Give yourself time

• Push yourself in different light environments

• Educate yourself
  Additional tip:

• Focus on what’s in front of you
  
  Today’s guest is a great friend, exceptional photographer, and an overall incredible guy. Based in the Sunshine Coast, Aaron has been in the professional scene for a decade now. 
  
  Passionate and always present, Aaron’s work captures unspoken details, cherished moments, and devoted passion. His work also focuses on showing genuine connection and the love between couples.
  
  In this episode, Aaron shared some of the highlights of his impressive career—how he started, the catalyst to his unique style, and what his workshops are all about, among others.
  
  Have a pen and paper handy and be prepared to take down notes. So many gold nuggets in this episode, you owe it to yourself not to miss it!
  
  Key Takeaways

• How his photography career started

• The catalyst to his style today and when the transition happened

• Avenue he feels the most comfortable

• What resonates for him and has helped shape his photography style

• Insight into his passion for film photography

• What pushing film is

• What his workshops are all about

• Pop Up Workshop Tasmania

  Quotes

• “I just want to photograph what I saw.”

• “I wanted to make sure that each photo that I was gonna deliver would have a feeling of a moment.”

• “I think for me it’s important to like show that I am, you know, like a real person, I guess, and

• I’ve got feelings too and I’m passionate about what I do.”

• “I just realised I was in love with documenting feelings or documenting connection.”

• “Focus on what’s in front of you rather than a timeline or you trying a particular image.”

  
  Links

  Aaron Shum Website
  Aaron Shum Blog
  Aaron Shum Instagram
  Aaron Shum Facebook
  Aaron Shum Email
  EXPSD Adventures Workshop