Why Take Pictures?

Do you ever wonder what drives the artists and photographers to record what they see in our stunning world? To make a permanent remembrance of this life? Maybe it's something inborn, to show others what they see through the lens of their camera, to remember the beautiful images of life they see. In this continued interview with Todd Strong (owner/operator of Todd Strong Photography) we get a glimpse into the mind of this artist and what drives him to shoot.

We asked: What is your favorite thing about taking pictures?

TS: A tough question to answer! Where do I begin? It started with landscapes. Shortly after moving to Colorado, I found emplyoment as a traveling sales rep for a very large firm. My "territory" took me all over the country. This is when I discovered a large portion of the southwest United States. I would be driving along either early in the morning or late in the evening and just "see" a picture right before my eyes. This is what drove me to purchase another camera. Seeing a photo opportunity and being able to capture that brief moment in time to share with everyone is what drives my endeavor to shoot. I think that is the main motivator for me.

We asked: What kinds of images do you especially like to shoot?

TS: Whether it be a person doing something as simple as sipping a cup of coffee at an  outside cafe, to something extraordinary. From shooting expecting mothers or newborn little bundles of joy, to weddings, to any kind of performance such as ballet, theater or music. I love to capture people being themselves.

Jessica Clayton and Kevin Burke, company members with Ballet Ariel

We asked: What is the main reason you got into photography?

TS: Landscape. Those fleeting moments around sunrise and sunset, late morning and evening shots when the sun is still in the sky but has that certain warmth to the light. Shooting grand landscapes during season peaks, and gardenscapes, lakes and a little bit of wildlife I've run across. They are all just moments in time captured and shared. I think that's what I like most-- sharing with people the brief connections I have with my subjects whether they be people, animals, objects, or vista. My hope is to convey that emotion and sense of place I have at that precise moment.

*To book an appointment with our artist/photographer Todd Strong, email him at tastrong61@gmail.com or call the photography studio at (303-974-0300)
**Also check out the offical Todd Strong Photography facebook page at www.facebook.com/ToddStrongPhotography