LOCAL WOLVES // ISSUE 46 - BRANDON WOELFEL

Photography, like every art form, tells a distinctive story.

Brandon Woelfel aims to leave his audience in awe; to evoke wonder and enchantment with his photography. “As artists we won’t always be given the chance to justify the story behind a photo, because of this I believe an artist can create a piece of work with any reflection in mind. When creating I think about the impact it will transcend on not only myself, but the viewer. Leaving a piece of work open to interpretation for the observer to feel awe is essential for me when creating.”

Woelfel holds other photographers to the same creative standards, explaining what captures his attention as both an artist and a viewer. “The most compelling images for me evoke all senses and tell an ambiguous story. Images that tell a loose story that the audience can interpret themselves are the most captivating to me.

Despite the tremendous level of success he has attained, Woelfel has remained humble throughout his journey. One of the greatest lessons he has learned is to support others and to never tear them down. “Spreading nothing but positivity can generate a community of building and sharing. Being able to collaborate with other creatives, you can only positively benefit each other. Sharing a unique passion as someone else is something that should be celebrated, not degraded!”

Woelfel chooses to be empowered and inspired by his peers, rather than intimidated. “Artists who I see putting in countless hours towards their craft are ones I look up to. Anyone in the art world specifically that is able to thrive solely based on the individual work they put in is an inspiration. Photographers I follow within the community that are always pushing limits and developing objectives encourage me to work harder at photography.”

So what is Woelfel’s solution to success? It’s simple: Never stop creating. “If you truly love what you’re doing and are working hard towards improving then it will show in your art.

Developing your eye to photograph the things that stand out to you is imperative. As you continue to create, the experience you gain while out shooting will soon enough manifest through your photos. I think it’s important to note that if you love what you are creating then that’s all that matters.” As Brandon Woelfel continues to grow artistically, so will his influence.

His dedication to creating beautiful and meaningful images has inspired others to do the same. Woelfel is a guiding light within the visual art community with a beam that shines as brightly as the lights in his photographs do.