What compels photographers to create photographs? It isn't all about money and fame. Read on to see the larger reasons why we are driven to create art.
Category - Beginning Photography
Is Photography Becoming Cheap and Meaningless?
Why is photography widely regarded as a lesser art form? I'll explore those questions and show you how to give photography the respect it deserves.
Thought Exercises that Give You a New Way to Think, See and Photograph
The only way to do something that hasn't been done before is to think in ways that no one has thought before. Here are some exercises to show you how.
Why Every Serious Photographer Should Attend Photography Workshops
What can you gain from a photography workshop? Much more than just instruction. Read on and we'll see that there are many intangible reasons to attend.
Are Second Takes Better?
Photographers are always striving to create something new. But, we shouldn’t discount the value that comes with the occasional second take.
Learning How to Learn to Improve Your Photography
Everyone learns a bit differently. If you want to improve your photography knowledge, then it will benefit you to learn about learning styles.
What Do You Want from Photography?
It’s important to ask ourselves what we want from photography. When we can answer that question, we know what course to take toward the future.
Arguments in Favor of Automatic Shooting Modes
Photography is about control, which is how we create perfect images. But automatic camera functions can free your mind so that you can think more...
Experimentation in the Age of Digital
One holdover from the days of film is our tendency to take fewer photos. In the digital age, we have a lot more leeway to take more photos and...
How to Title Your Images
Titles are one part of photography that don’t get much attention, but they’re an important element. Here are some thoughts to help you create effective...
Impossible Versus Insightful
Creating images that capture a jaded audience’s attention is more difficult than creating the impossible. Here are some thoughts to show you what I...
Photography is About Relationships, not Subjects
We’re taught that the subject is the important part of an image, but the relationships between subjects and other elements are what makes photos...
When to Add Prose to Your Images
Prose and photography are two mediums that blend well. Here are some thoughts and ideas to help you combine your images with the written word!
Make Photographs Transparent
Creating an image that resonates across a wide audience requires some level of transparency. Here are some thoughts to help you achieve this!
Tips for Planning a Photography Project
There is a lot of information on how to plan shot lists or choose gear for photography projects, but what about the creative side of planning? Here are...
Making Goals: Planning for the Short, Medium and Long Terms
Goals: We've all got them. And we all struggle with achieving them. Here are a few thoughts that may help you to organize your goals and complete them!
The Photo Essay: Lessons from Videography
Photo essays can be stressful because the photography worries that he or she may miss something important. Create a shot list to help avoid missed...
Motivational Tricks to Increase Your Productivity
It isn't always easy to motivate yourself to take photographs, especially when you have a list of excuses! Here are some motivational tricks that can...
The Art of Waiting
Throughout your career as a photographer, you'll find yourself waiting for many reasons. Perhaps it is time to turn those wait times into a creative...
Learning to See Light
Photography is the art of painting with light. It is essential to learn how to see the light to create effective images. Here are thoughts that may...
Making Art When Everything’s Been Done Before
Some would say it's impossible to create new images. However, by developing your photographer's eye, you will learn to see your subjects in fresh new...
10 Awesome Tips for Beginner Photographers
Digital photography has revolutionized the way I now capture, store and disseminate images.
Beginning Photography Tips
A popular craft, photography is a mainstay of American culture. We created the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and hone our skills to...
Overcoming a Lack of Confidence in Your Photography
It is easy in the world of art to fall victim to a lack of confidence for one reason or another. Some tips to help you build confidence and move...
Overcoming Assumptions
Few things fray the nerves of a photographer like the assumptions people make about the profession. Here are questions you've doubtless heard before!
Connecting Instead of Observing
Photographers, in order to create effective images, need to connect with their subjects rather than simply observing. Here are some ways you can do...
Understanding White Balance
What is the ideal white balance for a photograph? The answer isn't necessarily stark white but a very slight cast that helps breathe life into your...
Change is Good
Change can be hard. It is tough to learn new things, break old habits, move forward. But it's essential to photography. Here are my thoughts on the...
Determination is the Key to Photography
People often think that photography is easy but you and I know that it isn't. In order to be successful, the one thing you need is determination.
Advanced Concepts in Landscape Photography
How can you take your landscape photography to the next level? I'll show you some advanced concepts that will help you bring your landscapes to life.