Phil Stockbridge approaches photography like a fisherman, patiently waiting for interesting subjects to appear amidst the light and composition he envisions. On a commercial shoot day, he photographed what appeared to be a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, drawn by various elements like shadows, street lamps, and the twilight sky of Long Beach. The image represents the transition from day to night, capturing the peacefulness of the surroundings. He employs VSCO and Lightroom for editing while expressing a hope that viewers experience calmness through his photography, despite not intending to evoke emotions consciously.
Stockbridge likens his photography approach to an angler waiting for a fish, focusing on light and composition while waiting for the right subject to appear.
He believes this scene captures a calm Long Beach night, where the essence of the dying day is conveyed through shadows, street lamps, and the evening sky.
Stockbridge works on editing his photos using VSCO and Lightroom, demonstrating a process that enhances the visual appeal of his spontaneous captures.
He hopes viewers feel a sense of calm from his work, although he does not shoot with that intention, allowing emotions to arise naturally.
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