Nick Fancher
About
Nick Fancher is a photographer, author, and educator who specializes in creating in-camera effects, often employing the use of bold colors and dramatic lighting. He is particularly known for his efficient method of working, which is with the use of minimal gear and often in unconventional locations.
Nick graduated from Ohio State University with a BFA in photography in 2005 and has authored several books on his techniques including Studio Anywhere1 & 2 and Chroma. While he is especially known for his editorial portraiture and work in the music industry, his client work includes commercial, architectural, ecommerce, food, lifestyle, photojournalism, product, and video.
Nick Fancher is based in Columbus but goes wherever the work takes him.
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LACP Interviews Nick Fancher
LACP asks Nick Fancher ten questions about their background, career in and beliefs about photography.
Los Angeles Center of Photography: What kind of photographer are you?
Nick Fancher: Experimental, curious, relentless. I don’t have a genre or specific discipline. I love it all.
LACP: How long have you been photographing?
NF: I started in 1997 as a junior in high school and haven’t looked back.
LACP: Where did you get your training?
NF: Centennial and Ft. Hayes high school and Ohio State University for a BFA in fine art photography.
LACP: When did you know you wanted to devote your life to photography?
NF: Almost immediately.
LACP: Did you ever come close to giving up?
NF: No. Not because I am immune from self doubt, but because I didn’t feel like there was anything else I could do as well.
LACP: Have you sacrificed anything by being a photographer?
NF: There’s no easy way to answer this question so I’ll just say yes. Daily.
LACP: What have you gained by being a photographer?
NF: The ability to let out the ideas within me, among other things.
LACP: What classes do you teach at LACP?
NF: I’ll be teaching an experimental studio portrait workshop at the end of September.
LACP: What do you love most about teaching?
NF: When the students “get it” and begin to take what I’ve shown them and make it their own, and then I get to learn from them.
LACP: What advice would you give someone who is thinking about making a career in photography?
NF: I credit my success as a professional photographer to my “tortoise and the hare” approach. I make the journey the destination, knowing there is no finish line, and I make work regardless of whether it appears to be leading anywhere fruitful. Maybe that’s insanity, but you have to be at least a little insane to pursue a career in the arts.