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Category - The Art of Creativity
Is Photography Becoming Cheap and Meaningless?
Why is photography widely regarded as a lesser art form? I'll explore those questions and show you how to give photography the respect it deserves.
Thought Exercises that Give You a New Way to Think, See and Photograph
The only way to do something that hasn't been done before is to think in ways that no one has thought before. Here are some exercises to show you how.
7 Reasons to Experiment with Film Photography
Have you ever wondered why so many photographers still recommend film photography? Here are a few reasons why digital photographers should try film.
Making Personal Art Accessible for Everyone
Art, because it is the product of the artist's mind, is inherently personal. Here are some thoughts on how you can make your art accessible to a wider...
Random Acts of Photography
Random acts of photography are a great way to jumpstart your creativity and see things in new ways. Check out these ideas to randomize your photo...
Reality Versus Fantasy in Photography
Does realism have an advantage over the fantastical in photography? Both forms of art are valid, and each has its own value to photographers and...
Questions to Define Your Creative Process
The creative process is a broad topic, but there are questions that can help guide you through it. Here are a few examples of these guiding questions.
Postcard Inspirations
If you’re looking for more inspiration, why not look into postcards? I’ll show you some of the many ways this can help you to further your photography!
Defining Quality
What is it that makes one image a high-quality photograph while another may be deemed lesser? The definition of quality may not be quite what you think!
Practice Using the Artistic Study
Artists have used the artistic study for centuries to hone their skills in preparation for a completed work. Photographers can use this technique, too!
Photography and Personal Growth
Creative endeavors require personal growth for the artist to advance. Here are some thoughts on what personal growth means for photographers.
The Dangers of Interrupting a Creative
When you’re doing creative work, interruptions are frustrating — and one of the biggest causes of lost time. Here are some things to help minimize...
Letting Art Happen
With our modern lifestyle, there isn’t always time to turn photography into a production. Here are tips that will help you let art happen on busy days.
The Beauty of a Series
Series projects are a valuable tool, even for photographers that prefer singular images. Here are a few thoughts on why working on collections can be...
4 Ways to Put Yourself into a Creative Mindset
When you’re not in the mood to be creative, how can you change your mindset? It isn’t always easy to capture that mindset but here are suggestions to...
Reasons to Revisit the Past in Your Photography
There may be many hidden gems buried within your own personal photographic past. Here are reasons to dig into your archives, favorite old locations and...
When Expectations Don’t Meet Reality
What is a photographer to do when his expectations don’t match the reality of a thing? Often, the problem is one of context. Here are some of my...
The Double Lives of Photographers
How can you get more creative work done without separating your personal life from your photographic life? Here are some ideas that can help you blend...
What Makes a Photograph Powerful?
What is it that makes photographs powerful? We can see from history that it isn't technical limitations. Here are some thoughts on what gives an image...
Thoughts on Perfection and Reality TV
How can we apply reality TV to photography? The answer is in the imperfections that make this genre seem real. Perhaps these flaws are needed to add...
Answering the Question: What is Your Best Work?
What is your best work? How does one answer such a question? There will be as many answers as there are viewers. Here are some of my thoughts on the...
The Arguments in Favor of Streamlining
We spend a lot of time talking about the time it takes to create art. Are there ways to streamline the process? Here are some of my thoughts on the...
Finding the Proper Cook Time in Photography
In photography, there is this idea of letting images stew. Let's take this cooking analogy further to learn more about how long the creative process...
Should Artificial Intelligence Judge Art?
With the announcement of Google's NIMA, there is a lot of buzz about artificial intelligence judging art. Can artificial intelligence define art? And...
7 Unique Photo Gifts for Friends and Family
Looking for a unique photographic gift for a friend or loved one? Thanks to modern technology, there are many cool and unusual ways to give photos as...
Photography Is Your Life
Photography is a devotion, but it is also a record of ideas unique to your life. Here are some insights on capturing the thoughts and feelings unique...
Art is a Journey on a Winding Road
Art is a journey, one that takes us down many twists and turns, with many ups and downs along the way. Use each bump in the road as a source of...
Breaking Away From the Clichés
It’s hard to find photographic subjects that aren’t clichéd. If you're searching for something new and exciting, here are some thoughts that may help.
The Art of Waiting
Throughout your career as a photographer, you'll find yourself waiting for many reasons. Perhaps it is time to turn those wait times into a creative...