Seasoned photographers develop a couple useful habits when they’re out in the field. Here are two things pros do when searching for an interesting...
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The Magic of a Single Photo
In our image-saturated world, what elevates a photograph from merely being seen to being truly unforgettable? Let’s delve into the transformative power...
The Magnetic Pull of the Creative Journey
Ever quit reading a book or abandoned a creative project just because the beginning didn't captivate you? What if the secret to uncovering a...
AI in Photography
Let’s explore the blend of AI and photography. As AI changes the way we capture and enhance images, does it add to or take away from the authenticity...
Patience is a Virtue
Patience is not only a virtue among photographers, but a requirement. No matter how frustrating things become, keep searching for creative...
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...
Atmosphere in Your Photography
Atmosphere is important to photography, but not in the way that you think. This is what shifts your thoughts and feelings to align best with your...
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
As a photographer, it’s important to step outside your comfort zone and rise to challenges. That’s the best way to push yourself, learn new things, and...
Are We Overlooking the Shadows?
We think of photography as the art of painting with light—but we paint in shadow, too. Here are some thoughts that might give you new perspective.
Deliberate Mistakes
There are many techniques, like overexposure, that can look like mistakes when they’re not done right. Here’s how to use them so they look purposeful!
Photography Isn’t a Team Sport!
Cooperation among photographers is wonderful, but when teams form around brands, genres or other parts of photography, this limits creative exploration.
Time for Observation
There are lots of quick creative workouts you can do daily to keep your mind in shape. Try simple observation to help keep your creative mind at its...
Opinions are Opinions
Photography is by necessity rife with opinions on everything from composition to camera models. Who do you believe? In most cases, yourself.
Live With It
Finding a way to live with your images is a valuable way to learn more about your photography. See how you react to them over time to learn how to...
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.
Revisiting Old Stomping Grounds
Those familiar places you’ve frequented with a camera in hand don’t have to be boring. If you’re willing to look, there are always new photographs to...
The 180° Rule in Photography
Explore the power of the 180° rule in photography, a simple yet effective technique that enhances your perspective. Learn how staying in the same...
A Modern Reckoning
In an era where smartphone cameras have democratized photography, the sanctity of fine art photography is being questioned more than ever. As the lines...
Changing Tastes
Changing tastes are a fact of life—and that means it’s worthwhile to look at images that you may not have enjoyed before. You might see something new.
Balancing Perfection
If ever there were a creative devil, it’s perfectionism. Learn how to selectively cut corners to move on to new projects rather than rehashing the old.
Clean Edges
The devil is in the details, as they say, and we photographers don’t always notice the little distractions around the edges. Here are some thoughts on...
Avoiding Extremes
Marketers sell flagship cameras because that’s the only way to excite us. But do we need it when less expensive models will suit most needs?
Meaningful to Whom?
There’s a difference between personal significance and significance for all. It takes creativity to show people what makes a photograph meaningful to...
Training Your Brain
Brain training is a popular fad nowadays, and there are ways to train your creative brain, too! It’s all about activating the brain’s reticular...
Emphasis
Sometimes the emphasis is necessary for photography, but it’s not so easy as adding an exclamation point. Here are thoughts to help you get your point...
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...
Is Photography Dying?
Is photography dying as an art form? I don’t think so, and here are my arguments against the idea that photography is in its waning years.
Bragging Rights
We sometimes fall into the trap of doing things the hard way just to say that we did. But, viewers rarely get to hear the story of an image’s creation.
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.