When David Cartier reached out to us, we thought he was just another young photographer. He sounded professional, he sounded artsy, he even sounded like he might have had some vision.
"I'm a Melbourne wedding photographer," he explained.
"I'd love for my work to be exposed to more couples soon to be married," he continued.
Then, we looked at his website. Sure, it takes anybody years to make a name for themselves. In this age of social media and blogging, ironically, it takes even longer. That's because while all the tools for being exposed are available, even more pros are fighting for that same attention.
But what we saw on David's website put him in a league of his own. Maybe not his own. Maybe one that includes black and white portrait photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson. Before you discount this comparison too quickly. Take a peek at David Cartier's online portfolio. You might also notice that he has a way of disappearning, both from his subjects and from his viewers, leaving nothing between you and the people in the photos.
Creating this kind of visual intimacy isn't easy. And it sure shouldn't be confined to just Melbourne Sydney, and Brisbane.
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