Generalizing and stereotyping is viewed as a bad thing. But generalizing is a lot of what photographers do. We just need to be conscientious and do it...
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Preparing Your Mind
Throughout the day, our minds go from work to errands to family and more. It helps to take a moment and shift gears so you can prepare your mind to be...
When Future Proofing Goes Wrong
Future-proofing is good in that we need gear to suit our photographic needs—but it can go wrong, too! Here are thoughts on when future-proofing goes...
Going in Blind
Going on a photography trip without pre-scouting the area can be a valuable challenge that teaches you to trust your instincts. Read my thoughts here.
Content is King
Content is king in photography, but maybe not quite in the way you think. It’s the emotional content that counts, the pieces of ourselves that we pour...
Every Pixel Counts
There’s so much that is out of our control. Weather, animals, the people that we photograph. But in the digital darkroom, we can control every single...
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.
The Best Tip to Offer Meaningful Critiques
Critiquing is a difficult process! It’s easy to overlook the photographer’s vision for the image. Ask this question so you can give the best feedback...
Work Your Subject
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...
Marketing or a Money Grab?
It might work for cars, but pushy salesmanship can drive potential art buyers away. To market your photography, the best way is to be authentically you.
It’s OK to Avoid Trends
Trends are always coming and going. While there is pressure to follow them, ultimately, it’s up to you whether or not to follow whatever is current.
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...
Your Target Audience
Common marketing strategies often lead to photographers marketing to other photographers. But there are ways to put artwork in front of a broader...
The Road Never Ends
Once the technical learning is done, that’s when it may feel like the learning is over. But that’s when your photographic journey is just beginning.
Preparing for Any Display
The one area that photographers can’t control is a print’s display. Keep this in mind to create photos that show well in any situation!
Preserving Photography
Is digital preservation safer than archival prints as a way to keep our photographs for the future? I think so, and there are a couple of good reasons...
Photography Isn’t 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.
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.
Don’t Count on Second Chances
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.
The Natural Conclusion
Today, with limitless digital storage, there’s no reason to limit photography projects to just a few images. Pursue a project to its natural conclusion!
Anchor Shots in Photography
Anchor shots are the most important part of a series. You never know when you could create a series, so it’s a good idea to make anchor shots a habit.
Creative Uses for Zoom Lenses
Why carry around a gear bag full of prime lenses when one or two zoom lenses will give you the same focal range without sacrificing quality?
Encouraging Discussion on Social Media
Photography is all about thought and reflection. That’s why we should be encouraging discussion on social media rather than simply clicking the like...
Engaging Senses
Photography is purely a visual experience. However, there are ways to evoke the other senses, which will make for a richer, fuller viewing experience.
Joys of Photography Magazines
Online photography viewing can be problematic. Photography magazines are one way to expose yourself to new art in a setting that invites you to linger.
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...
Ignore the Hype and Choose What Fits
Hype and negativity can lead you astray when shopping for new gear. Don’t let these things stop you from buying what works best for your needs!
Working Around Photography Limitations
Photography is full of limitations. It’s our job to find ways to work around them rather than allowing ourselves to be limited by the tools at our...
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.
Activating Your Creative Side in Photography
Our creative side doesn’t always awake immediately. Sometimes it just takes patience. Here are thoughts to prevent discouragement while you wait.