About Me

Ken Clough, Albany New York Wedding Photographer

What Teaching Photography Has Taught Me

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Teaching photography has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career. Whether I’m working with Scouts, mentoring interns, or writing books about photography, each experience challenges me to reflect on my own work, revisit the fundamentals, and continually refine my craft.

Books, guides, workbook, and camera representing Ken Clough’s educational approach to wedding photography.

Why Conversation Comes Before the Camera

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Why would a wedding photographer write books, create guides, and record podcasts for couples? This essay shares the philosophy that connects my work in higher education and wedding photography—and why helping couples make confident decisions has always come before taking photographs.

Ken Clough podcast episode art for “What Cinematography Taught Me About Photography” exploring cinematic composition, 16:9 framing, and visual storytelling

What Cinematography Taught Me About Photography

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Before digital cameras and Lightroom, Ken Clough was splicing 8mm film in his basement and running 35mm projectors at Syracuse University. In this episode of In Focus, he reflects on how cinematography shaped his approach to wide composition, 16:9 framing, and visual storytelling—and why he still shoots stills like scenes from a movie.

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