If we apply the idea of “the hero’s journey” to photography, we find something surprising: It’s not always the destination that counts, but the path we take.
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It’s tempting to share exciting new images as soon as we can after taking them. But letting them age a little bit can truly bring out the beauty.
We paint audiences in broad strokes—but it’s vital to understand the subtleties so that we can find those who will best enjoy the images that we create.
Photography is an interesting art in that we blur the lines between mediums more so than most. Check out my thoughts on this and you’ll see what I mean!
No matter who you ask, every photographer will have a different answer as to what they prize most highly. But time is the most valuable resource of all.
Creating art is no easy feat when adversity strikes. If you can find a way to create anyway, you can channel that adversity into powerful photographs.
Second chances to revisit our favorite places are wonderful. But everything is subject to change, so we can’t take those second chances for granted.
There isn’t any accounting for taste, although photographers can try to follow mass appeal. But is this the wise choice instead of following your heart?
Is it the gear that makes art? Or is it the photographer’s creative skill? It’s time to forget about the gear and instead, focus on the mind that wields it.
Is it possible to create a photograph that doesn’t fit into any genre? Maybe, maybe not, but the pursuit of such an image could be worthwhile.
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