The Art of Digital Photography: The Inspirational Series with Roberto Valenzuela
Join Mia McCormick and Roberto Valenzuela as they sit down to discuss Roberto's inspiring career as a wedding and fine art photographer. Based in Beverly Hills, CA, Roberto is known for his ability to create wedding photographs that are elegant, timeless, and romantic. Roberto credits his success to his commitment to deliberate practice that he brings to all aspects of his craft and business, which has allowed him to hone his photographic and business skills into being considered one of the most influential wedding photographers in the world.
Release Date: 2015-10-29
Lessons
On How I Got Here
Growing up in Mexico city taught Roberto a lot about life in a big city, but at the age of 10 Roberto and his family emigrated to the USA and started a new life. After learning English, and working hard in school, Roberto’s determination opened up a number of exciting opportunities that led him to putting himself through college, multiple degrees, and a career in photography.
Duration: 16 mins 50 seconds
On Being Self Taught
You can learn a lot on your own, but investing in photography education can accelerate your progress and provide you with support and mentoring. Roberto’s life experiences had a huge impact on his decision to move into wedding photography.
Duration: 15 mins 35 seconds
On Achieving Early Success
The key to Roberto’s rapid rise in the industry was his approach and commitment to deliberate practice.
Duration: 15 mins 19 seconds
On Developing a Style
Developing a style that identifies your work as your own, and really speaks to your own creative vision allows you to market yourself in a very crowded field.
Duration: 20 mins 17 seconds