LO4: Subediting

 Unedited Body Copy: 

Mark Sanchez, 26, West Cambridge.

Veteran subscriber of the TWI magazine and professional Nature and Wildlife Photographer. 

Answers your questions! 

 

What is your history with this magazine?

From early in my life, I’ve always had a passion for 

photography, particularly wildlife photography, for me

but I never thought I was good enough to pursue it,

above the level of a hobby. However, being able to 

interact with other likeminded individuals in the TWI 

magazine and on its accompanying website has built up my confidence and I

decided to enter the monthly fan photography competition, back in 2022. I came first. 

 

A year onwards I’ve become a professional wildlife photographer and have already been acclaimed three times for my work. My first submission to this magazine is shown above this article and compared to my current work, it is rather unimpressive. However, if I hadn’t submitted it, I wouldn’t have won the competition and chances are I wouldn’t have pursued a career in photography and gotten to where I am now.

 

What is your current plan?

Below is an example of my current work, in order to show the level, I am at now; Although I have strayed away from my previous genre of Animal Photography however, I intend to pick this back up again in the Summer as through Winter and Autumn, I have found it increasingly difficult to photograph the species I want. Which is to say don’t feel that you must follow the same genre throughout your photography, experiment by combining different genres, and looking at other photographer’s work. I also want to do some more travelling, as I have yet to photograph the diverse landscape of the Alpines. (I would always recommend this. Even if you are going away for business make sure to take in the view every once in a while.)

 

What is your advice for budding Nature photographers?

In order to excel in life, you don’t just need determination and perseverance, but you also need confidence in your own abilities. As well as this you also need to take a leap of faith occasionally; now they might not always work out. For instance, I remember ordering for an experimental thermal imaging camera, only for it to be taken off the market forever and getting half my money back. However, I also took a leap of faith when sending in my first pieces of photography to this magazine and I wouldn’t be where I am now if I hadn’t. So, my parting advice is this, even if it is a bit cliched, follow your heart as much as possible because it will always tell you what you want. But it always needs to be balanced by listening to your brain, because dreaming is all well and good, but planning and researching is what makes the difference. 

Notes from Mrs Payne: 

Edited Body Copy based on the feedback given by Mrs Payne: 

Mark Sanchez, 26, West Cambridge.

Veteran subscriber of the TWI magazine and professional Nature and Wildlife Photographer. 

Answers your questions! 

 

What is your history with this magazine?

From early in my life, I’ve always had a passion for 

photography, particularly wildlife photography, for me

but I never thought I was good enough to pursue it,

above the level of a hobby. However, being able to 

interact with other likeminded individuals in the TWI 

magazine and on its accompanying website has built up my confidence and I

decided to enter the monthly fan photography competition, back in 2022. I came first. 

 

A year onwards I’ve become a professional wildlife photographer and have already been acclaimed three times for my work. My first submission to this magazine is shown above this article and compared to my current work, it is rather unimpressive. However, if I hadn’t submitted it, I wouldn’t have won the competition and chances are I wouldn’t have pursued a career in photography and gotten to where I am now.

 

What is your current plan?

Below is an example of my current work, in order to show the level, I am at now; Although I have strayed away from my previous genre of Animal Photography however, I intend to pick this back up again in the Summer as through Winter and Autumn, I have found it increasingly difficult to photograph the species I want. Which is to say don’t feel that you must follow the same genre throughout your photography, experiment by combining different genres, and looking at other photographer’s work. I also want to do some more travelling, as I have yet to photograph the diverse landscape of the Alpines. (I would always recommend this. Even if you are going away for business make sure to take in the view every once in a while.)

 

What is your advice for budding Nature photographers?

In order to excel in life, you don’t just need determination and perseverance, but you also need confidence in your own abilities. As well as this you also need to take a leap of faith occasionally; now they might not always work out. For instance, I remember ordering for an experimental thermal imaging camera, only for it to be taken off the market forever and getting half my money back. However, I also took a leap of faith when sending in my first pieces of photography to this magazine and I wouldn’t be where I am now if I hadn’t. So, my parting advice is this, even if it is a bit cliched, follow your heart as much as possible because it will always tell you what you want. But it always needs to be balanced by listening to your brain, because dreaming is all well and good, but planning and researching is what makes the difference.

How did you know that Nature photography was right for you?

At first I wasn't sure what genre of photography I wanted to enter; in fact like I mentioned earlier, I wasn't sure if photography was for me or not. But I began to experiment with a variety of photography genres such as night photography, landscape photography,  and abstract photography. As much as I was pleased with the results from these experiments I didn't feel satisfied with sticking with any of these genres forever. However I then, on a friends suggestion, experimented with the nature and wildlife photography genres and felt much happier with the outcomes. Through this magazine I used online forums and in-person meet ups to socialise with other photographers in the genres and was introduced to a warm and inviting community of likeminded people. I also learned that it wasn't just about the art form of photography but also about the message behind it. Raising awareness about endangered species, pollution, and habitat reduction. It was one of the first times in my life that I felt that I was doing something important and useful and if I am able to introduce at least one person who reads this to this wonderful cause than I will have accomplished something with this interview.