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!
Category - Photography Clips
Shine a Spotlight on It
Spotlighting is an often overlooked technique, which is a shame because there are many, many different creative ways to put single light sources to...
Wandering
Productivity aside, there is value to be had in the journey. Sometimes simply wandering may be the best thing—and I’ll show you why.
What You Want to Say
Photographers love to tell stories about where, how and why their photographs were made. And that begs the question, shouldn’t our images speak for...
Dealing with the Weather
Weather is one of the biggest struggles any photographer will face. When it doesn’t cooperate, we have to be creative enough to work with what it gives...
Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
It’s exciting to be able to print photographs at extremely large sizes. But is it always necessary? Some images may benefit from smaller sized prints.
Looking in the Mirror
Photography is really a way of projecting our personal perspectives onto the world. That’s what makes each image from every photographer unique.
Aging Photographs
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.
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...
We Shouldn’t Generalize… Or Should We?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.