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Category - Photography Clips
Personal Expression
How does one create unique art in an age when everything has already been photographed? By taking the subject material and making it personal.
Relearning
Knowledge changes with time. Sometimes we need to relearn what we thought we knew—and that’s why going back to the basics for a refresher is important.
Magic Numbers
Magic numbers are a real thing, though perhaps not in the way that you suppose. I’ll show you how certain numbers will benefit your photographs.
Location! Location! Location!
Let’s discover why the best photos often come from unexpected places. This article challenges the myth that location is everything in photography...
Doing the Work
In photography, getting caught up in the allure of new gadgets and trending techniques is easy. However, a year’s worth of retrospection often reveals...
The Unforgettable Lesson
In my grade school days, I had a firecracker of a teacher whose startling desk-slaps and "Pay attention!" outbursts seemed over the top back then. Yet...
A Glimpse into My West Virginia Childhood
Nestled among the rolling hills and winding rivers, West Virginia is more than just a place on the map. It's a tapestry of memories, experiences, and...
Through Ansel Adams’ Lens
Ansel Adams isn't just a photography legend; he's a teacher who helps us see the world in a whole new way. His tips make your photos better, and they...
Old Images, New Perspectives
Apply new perspectives to old images, and surprising things may happen. A lifetime of growth and experiences can help us see potential we didn’t notice...
Life is the Source
There are many ways to approach photography projects. Letting them spring from life itself may be among the best ways to create an organic story.
A New Way to Look at Individuality
Individuality may mean adjusting our styles to suit the photograph rather than making each photograph fit our styles. Learn my thoughts here!
Capturing the Wind
Are there ways beyond motion blur and freeze frames to imply a sense of motion? There are—and here are my thoughts on how to use them.
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.
Prints Aren’t Going Anywhere
There is a lot of buzz about the death of prints—but they’re not going anywhere soon. Here are my thoughts on why they’re here to stay.
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...
Evergreen
What’s the difference between evergreen content and timely content? Is one better than the other? Here are my thoughts, both on marketing and...
Experiential Art
Experiential art is the act of creating art through the lens of our own experience—and it’s a great way to create what hasn’t been done before.
Searching for Meaning
Prioritizing the search for meaning may be the secret to creating insightful images. Find out more about my thoughts here!
The Best Laid Plans
We all make plans to do photography, but life has a habit of changing those plans. Adaptability is key—and it takes a variety of forms.
Extreme Familiarity
While some may say that returning to the same places is boring, building greater levels of familiarity enables us to tell richer, deeper photographic...
Seize the Day
Sometimes creativity is all about having a positive mindset—which can be challenging! Here are my thoughts on maintaining that mindset.
Opportunities are Fleeting
Photographic opportunities can be fleeting. It’s on us to take these opportunities as much as we can so that we don’t miss all that potential.
The Dangers of Sunk Cost Fallacy
Sunk cost fallacy is a phenomenon that can lead photographers to doing all kinds of crazy things. Here are thoughts to help you avoid it.
Good Habits are the Enemy of Silly Mistakes
Good habits will safeguard you against silly mistakes or even larger photographic disasters. Here are a couple of key habits every photographer should...
Experiencing People
Sometimes experiencing people, getting to know them, leads to photographic opportunities. Here are thoughts on how people can inspire.
Branching Projects and Spinoffs
Free flowing creativity is a wonderful thing. It’ll lead you to exploring creative branches you never would have imagined. Here’s how to keep it all...
Feeling What You Photograph
Is it possible that we can apply the lessons of musicians to photography? Here’s a quick thought to help you add emotion to your photographs.
Don’t Discount the Trip
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...
Taking Notes
Life so often leads us to missing photographic opportunities. Perhaps we as photographers must learn to become better note takers, too.