Rising Stars: Meet Matthew Bishop

Today we’d like to introduce you to Matthew Bishop. 

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My name is Matthew Bishop. I’ve been practicing photography for 8 years. It started with my phone, then got more creative expression in my DSLR. I’ve invested enough time and money into this hobby of mine to reserve a spot in my heart. Although the years have told me more about myself, Photography was the mode of expression, story-telling was the gauge of my interest. I crave a good story and want to tell it. I have been gradually learning video to add a new level of creative input to my craft. My professional life is very drab, I need that escape. 

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
There was a learning curve; I mean there still is. At first, I had trouble defining my own style. Making those choices were impossible without the experience. Taking better images came with time as I ingrained the effects of Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO on image quality. As I deepen my knowledge of cameras, the struggle is to apply them to new scenarios. Each scenario calls for different measures, Portrait is iconic for even-lighting and wide Aperture versus tight Aperture and heavy contrast for landscape. 

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a photographer and videographer who enjoys traveling the world. I like to tell stories wherever they are found. What makes me stand out from my peers is my insatiable appetite. When I want a photo, I will obsess until I get it. I wait in the rain for hours to grab a shot of lightning clear from the clouds. 

Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
When I think about my work as an artist, I think most people have no idea how long I’ve invested to get where I am. They would be surprised to see how many drafts I have stored on my computer. I usually only cull about 10% of shots on location, the best photos. What I post makes it look easy, but there’s a lot that goes into every location. 

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_bishop_photo/