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Category - Beginning Photography
The Importance of Scheduling to Beat Inertia
How do you get more done when it comes to photography? The answer is an organized schedule, which will help you fight the urge to procrastinate.
Decluttering: Are You a Photography Packrat?
Photographers collect a lot of stuff over the years, from cameras to prints and negatives. Do we really need to keep it all? Here are my thoughts!
Ideas to Inspire Your Wintertime Photography
It’s tempting to pack up the camera and stay home during the winter, but this is a great time of year to take photos. Here are some ideas to get you...
Creating a Conversation
Photography is a descriptive medium—and that makes it hard to tell a story. Here are my thoughts on ways to create storytelling interactions within...
Photographic Memoirs
Is there value in creating a photographic memoir, even if your work is unknown? I think so—and here are my reasons for it.
Working with the Ideas You’ve Already Had
We all have lots of old ideas laying around in the form of handwritten notes or archives. Here are some thoughts that may help you use some of those...
The Photographer’s Voice
What is the photographer’s voice? And more importantly, what does it mean to express that voice? Here is an essay with some of my thoughts on the...
Overcoming FOMO
FOMO, or the fear of missing out, is a very real thing in photography. Here are some of the places it crops up, and what you can do to get past it.
Photography Has No Limits
Where photography is concerned, it truly is possible to create whatever you can imagine. Here are some ways to get your creative ideas flowing!
Copyrights and the Community
It doesn’t take much to say something when you think it might be necessary—and it can be a good way to help foster a sense of community.
The True Meaning of Originality
In this day and age of Google Image Search and photographic travel guides, what does it truly mean to be original? Here are my thoughts on originality.
Effortless Photography
Art should be an effortless thing that sweeps you up rather than leaving you in awe of technical aspects. Here are my thoughts on achieving effortless...
The Best Camera is the Camera that Works with You
It isn't always easy to choose a camera that doesn't hinder you in any way. Let me show you some of the things to think about as you pick out a new...
Finding Time or Making Time?
Accomplishing the things we want to do isn’t so much about finding time, but about making time. Here are my thoughts on why this mindset is important.
Objectives Define Everything
Sometimes our objectives limit what we can do—and they may limit our mental capacity to accept change. Going in with an open mind is always the better...
Understanding the Human Eye
The human eye does not look at the world the same way that a camera does. To design effective images, you'll need to understand how the eye sees.
There’s a Time to Abandon the Old Ways
Learning how to do things the “old” way using antiquated equipment holds a lot of value and many lessons—but we can’t let ourselves be stuck in the...
Why, Not How
To a photographer, the challenge in producing an image may seem like an important aspect. However, to viewers, content and meaning is what really...
You See Differently
Viewers can’t see everything that the photographer sees in his or her own images. The art comes from trying to make them see.
Why the Pros Shoot in RAW
The JPEG represented a huge leap in technology compared to film. RAW files are another leap – one that professionals were glad to make.
8 Tips for Taking Great Wildlife Images at the Zoo
If you want fantastic photographs of exotic animals, there's no need to travel far and wide to get them. These tips will show you how to create...
Developing Your Photographic Style
Some photographers struggle when it comes to defining their personal style. Learn what style is and what it is not to understand how your style makes.
Photographers Make Their Own Opportunities
It is easy to fall into a rut where you find yourself waiting for the next photographic opportunity. Don't wait around! Instead, make your own...
Why Spontaneity Doesn’t Work
Fine art photography isn't a spur of the moment activity. There is a lot of waiting and thinking. Here are the times in the process that I like to wait.
Five Problems You’ll Face as a Photographer
If you've chosen photography as a career, be prepared to face some difficulties! Here are some of the most common problems you'll face during your...
You Get What You Pay For
What does photography actually cost? In terms of time, money, thought and creativity, you will get out what you put in when creating photographs.
Getting Behind the Lens: 10 Essentials for Beginner Photographers
Photography is a major part of many cultures. Whether for career or catharsis, photography is a valuable skill in today’s digital, open-source world...
Arguments Against New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are a popular tradition—but they can be a little bit tricky. Don’t let them trap you into attempting to improve yourself once...
Stick With It
Sometimes you need a break, but sometimes you need to stick with it. How do you tell the difference between these two times? Here are my thoughts.