Photographer Finds Fame as Beyoncé's Go-To Lensman After Hustling to Pursue His Passion
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Blair Caldwell discovered his passion for photography in high school when he started taking photos of his sister and her friends. He later moved to LA with just $1000 to pursue his dream career.
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To make ends meet, Caldwell took odd jobs like auditioning for talent competitions and offering $50 headshots in the park while trying to build up his photography portfolio.
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Caldwell got his big break when he was contacted out of the blue in 2018 for a secret photoshoot that turned out to be with Beyoncé. He has been her go-to photographer since.
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Caldwell photographed Beyoncé's iconic 2018 Coachella "Homecoming" performance and album cover for her recent release.
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Caldwell now uses AI tools like Tome to speed up his workflow. He says the tech helps him visualize shoots and mood boards though he doesn't think AI can fully replace human photographers.