Conversations with Daniel Osorio

Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel Osorio.

Hi Daniel, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I got into photography early on into high school through a video production class. I learned the basics and worked with my teacher outside of class to rent gear to take to shows off and on. I didn’t take it that seriously at first, but at the end of the year during an award ceremony I was able to present a little collage of some work I’d done at shows throughout the year. It was the audiences reaction that really stuck with me, it felt like you can hear a pin drop in there. It felt like for a second everybody froze and really locked in to analyze and admire my work, and It’s still one of my proudest moments in my photography career. Through so many kind words from peers and fellow teachers in attendance it kept me encouraged to keep shooting, and now here I am three years later still shooting shows and loving it all.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely not. I feel like the biggest struggle with becoming a photographer is the amateur stage, where people look at you weird at shows, and nobody really notices your work. It felt like I was just taking up space amongst the “pros” who had so much more experience than me. It’s hard to stay motivated when nobody’s encouraging you, or even acknowledging you’re there trying to create art. Creativity was also a big struggle, it feels like so many people have discovered the art of photography, which is both a good and a bad thing. It’s good that people are finding a way to express themselves and reviving the art form, but at the same time being at a show with 10 different photographers can be frustrating at times.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m now mostly a fisheye photographer. An old buddy of mine once let me use his fisheye for a birthday party, and the whole day I was just taking candid shots of my friends and I loved the feel and look of the shots. It’s really what led me to end up wanting to stick with fisheye, and investing into another lens. I’d say it’s what sets me apart from others the most, because it is really hard to work with at times and frustrating. In the moment, it’s extremely difficult to find the composition of the photo, and have to get so close to band members to get the shot that I want, but in the end when I edit and release the photos, it’s all worth it. It’s a hard balance of ethics for sure because I also love flash, but in my experience the bands are just appreciative to have some dope photos of them on stage.

Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
My socializing skills are definitely what’s gotten me this far. This whole field is about who you know, so being able to strike up a meaningful conversation with people you’ve never met is definitely crucial to help open doors. In my experience, I’ve learned to be nice to anyone, and always approach fellow photographers at shows, because you never know what kind of leads they can have, or even just a new possible friendship.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://duckpuffs.myportfolio.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duckpuffss/