Ep18 - Simon Baxter: Building A Deep Connection To Your Photographic Subjects

Join Kim as she speaks with woodland photographer Simon Baxter. Simon is very open about the therapeutic benefits of photographing nature, having experienced it first hand following a back injury. Well known for his woodland images, he shares the importance of developing an emotional connection to our subjects and taking out time to simply enjoy being out in nature. 

• Journey into photography 
• How his dog got him out a tough time 
• How photography has helped him with his back issues 
• Having an emotional connection to the landscape 
• The therapeutic benefits of being in nature 
• Connecting with your inner child 
• His photographic process
• Spending a lot of time in the same locations
• Building a connection with a location 
• Enjoying the challenge of photographing woodland
• Creating an exhibition with Joe Cornish 
• The benefits of collaboration 
• Giving back to nature with Megs Grove
• Why he started his YouTube channel 
• How YouTube works as an introvert 
• Being authentic and true to yourself 
• Plans for the future 

Connect with Simon:
Website: https://baxter.photos/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonBaxterPhotography
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baxter.photos/

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