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Ken Clough, Albany New York Wedding Photographer

What Teaching Photography Has Taught Me

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.

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

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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