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Archive - April 2024
Copyrights and the Community
It doesn’t take much to say something when you think it might be necessary—and it can be a good way to help foster a sense of community.
The True Meaning of Originality
In this day and age of Google Image Search and photographic travel guides, what does it truly mean to be original? Here are my thoughts on originality.
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?
Edward Weston
Edward Weston was a famous 20th-century photographer who was known for his pioneering work in high detail photography. His personal life was...
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...
Zooming In on the Inverse Square Law
Ah, the Inverse Square Law. No, it’s not the latest Netflix thriller, though it could be the title of a photographer’s journey to mastering the art of...