Louis Lay of Photo By Lay: 5 Strategies To Take Stunning Photos

It’s all in the eyes, as you get to know people you can see the moments reflected in the eyes.

Silhouette is crucial, I was taught early that if you were to draw an outline of the subject in a photo and create that silhouette, it should be a beautiful shape.

Shoot in black and white. Shooting in black and white allows you to focus on composition and feeling, without being distracted by colors or shades.

As a part of my series about “5 Strategies To Take Stunning Photos” I had the pleasure of interviewing Louis Lay.

Louis is an internationally renowned fashion and commercial photographer, having worked in North America, Singapore, Australia and France. His eye for capturing beautiful and compelling images while staying true to fashion and art has set him apart from the pack.

Thank you so much for joining us! Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?