Tanja H. Ellis: Photographers Flourish When They Find a Niche
An up-and-coming photographer realized his talents by incorporating a unique viewpoint into otherwise standard images. Photographer Tanja H. Ellis, who has seen her photos published across many mediums, commented on the success story.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, December 20, 2012
An article featured on CNN offered a unique insight into the world of photography developed by one professional. Over the past few years, photographer Seth Casteel has taken photos of dogs at play. What makes his pictures stand out is that he captures the action shots from an underwater perspective. Professional photographer Tanja H. Ellis took note of this unique niche.According to the article, the idea to shoot in the water occurred to Casteel when one of his furry clients jumped into a pool during a photography session. After an individual posted a few of Casteel's photos to a social media website, a frenzy of activity virtually changed his life overnight. This captured the attention of publisher Little, Brown and Company. This past October, the company published a book featuring Casteel's unique photos.
Photographer Tanja H. Ellis knows a thing or two about focusing on a subject area to realize success. A number of her images have also been published in books featuring exotic locales across the world. Her advice to budding photographers? "Focus on an area of interest. A sports fan attracted to action will quickly become bored when taking only still life shots. Continue to develop the craft through education and practice, and soon, success will follow."
For Casteel, his passion was dogs. Long before his underwater ventures, he served as a volunteer photographer at an animal shelter in the Los Angeles area. The article detailed his work taking impressive photos of animals up for adoption. His talent showcasing the animals' personalities resulted in an uptick in the shelter's adoption rate.
Like any story about destiny, Casteel's contains a twist of fate. After working with a stranger to lead a loose dog near a busy roadway to safety, the two enjoyed a conversation. The gentleman hired Casteel to photograph his dog upon learning of his work with the animal shelter. One referral led to another until one fine day, a dog jumped in a pool. The rest, one could say, is history.
ABOUT:
Tanja H. Ellis is a well-known photographer and interior designer. Her vivid photography--which ranges from unique portraits to scenic landscapes--captures the details of everyday life. Through her business, Culture Home by Tanja Ellis, Tanja successfully blends form and function to create luxurious spaces designed for modern living. Outside of her professional life, Tanja is an active supporter of the charitable organization Eyes of a Child, which seeks to empower disadvantaged children through photography. Tanja and her husband are also the busy parents of
four children.
Website: http://tanjahellis.org