Ask an Influencer: Chris Fynes

Samsung’s brand manifesto, ‘Do What You Can’t’ calls on users to defy barriers and do what can’t be done in the everyday. How consumers capture moments and express themselves creatively depends on the tools they use, and with the ever-expanding world of social media, the opportunity to create epic things with your smartphone has never been greater.

In a series of interviews, content creators from across the UK will share their views on all things technology.

Meet Chris Fynes, a travel and food photographer and filmmaker from The Cotswolds. Amassing over 24,000 followers on his Instagram page, Chris has had a passion for photography from a young age, and when he began documenting his adventures in food, photography felt like the perfect way for him to express himself. He often uses his versatile Galaxy S9+ to capture content for his social channels.

Why did you start your Instagram page?

I actually started my Instagram on the night of a massive burger festival in London and I was using it to upload images of each burger and then share the image links on Twitter whilst live tweeting from the event! How times have changed, hey?

Have you always had an interest in photography?

I’ve always had a great affinity for photography and film and I’ve made it a mission to build a career in those industries. I think my brain is just wired to appreciate shapes and patterns and I constantly find myself lining up shots even when I don’t have a camera in hand.

What’s your best photography tip?

My best photography tip would be to shoot in Pro mode. It gives you so much more control over your images when editing and it’s why I love the Pro Mode on the Galaxy S9+. Take some time to get to know your camera and what settings work best for each environment or scene.

Why do you like shooting with a Samsung smartphone?

The Galaxy S9+ is my Samsung device of choice. First off the camera is superb and things like super slow-mo and Pro Mode give me more control over my results. The second is the expandable storage which means I can use memory cards to shoot imagery and film without worrying about clogging up the device.

What’s your favourite thing about Samsung smartphones?

That screen is second-to-none and is the perfect place to showcase your final shots. I’d love to create an art gallery where all the frames were in fact a Galaxy Note8 or S9+ and you could display your work on the phone.

If you could offer one piece of advice for photography novices, what would it be?

Shoot as often as possible and use the internet to help hone your craft. Everything I have learnt has been from reading or watching others and then heading out by myself or with friends to experiment with those new ideas. Once you find a style or method of capturing images that you are comfortable with, you will soon flourish and people will start recognising you for your work in that field.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones reimagine the way we communicate, share and experience the world. Made for the way we increasingly communicate and express ourselves with images, videos and emojis, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ brings innovation with Samsung’s most advanced camera to date. A Dual Aperture lens which adapts like the human to take brilliant pictures whether it’s bright or dark, Super Slow-mo video capabilities and personalised AR Emoji, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ ensure users never miss a moment and make their everyday epic.