With the right gear and ideas, flower photography can be a lot of fun! Here are a few thoughts that will help you get beautiful results when you next...
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A Guide to Publishing Photo Books
Should you publish a photography book? For some photographers, this may be the answer. Here is an overview of the things you’ll need to know to succeed.
Photography is About Relationships, not Subjects
We’re taught that the subject is the important part of an image, but the relationships between subjects and other elements are what makes photos...
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!
Avoid Becoming the Jaded Photographer
What does it mean for a photographer to be jaded? It’s a problem that hampers creativity, but the fix is easy. We need only adjust the way we see the...
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...
Physical Wellness as it Relates to Creative Wellness
There is a strong connection between physical wellness, mental wellness and creativity. Focus on making yourself feel good to give your photography a...
Technology is Just a Tool
Discussion of good images and bad often talks about gear. Gear isn’t what makes the image. It’s just a tool. The mind behind the image is what makes it...
Finding Ways Around Physical Limitations in Your Photography
Sometimes it’s not the weather, the gear or an external factor that gets in our way. Sometimes it’s physical limitations.
Tips for Planning a Photography Project
There is a lot of information on how to plan shot lists or choose gear for photography projects, but what about the creative side of planning? Here are...
Working with the Ideas You’ve Already Had
We all have lots of old ideas laying around in the form of handwritten notes or archives. Here are some thoughts that may help you use some of those...
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rookery
The Rookery is one of the most recognizable office buildings in Chicago, and for good reason. It was built in the late 1800s by a famous architectural...
What is the Value of Prints?
How valuable is the print in today’s world of digital devices and online photo sharing? That is a question that each individual must answer for...
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...
Photography Podcast (#110) How to Have Productive Photo Trips with Your Photographer Friends
Photo trips with friends is a rewarding activity but one that can come with its share of frustrations. On today’s episode, I’ll give you a few tips to...
Photography Podcast (#109) Making Personal Art Accessible for Everyone
Art, because it is the product of the artist’s mind, is inherently personal. Today I’ll share some thoughts on how you can make your art...
5 Unusual Sources of Inspiration
Sometimes you run low not only on inspiration but also on places to search for inspiration. If that sounds like you, then here are some ideas that may...
Photography Podcast (#102) A Brief History of the Photographic Lens
Have you ever wondered how the camera lens was developed? Turns out, the lens has an even longer history than the camera itself. Join me today and I’ll...
Photography Podcast (#098) Is It Art or Just a Gimmick?
On today’s episode, I’ll talk about how can one tell the difference between art and work that relies on a gimmick to be noticeable. This isn’t...
Photography Podcast (#096) Never Stop Experimenting
Experimentation is vital, it is the reason why we have so many tools at our disposal. On today’s episode, I’ll show you how that enterprising...
Photography Podcast (#095) Change is Good
Change can be hard. It is tough to learn new things, break old habits, move forward. But it’s essential to photography. On today’s episode, I’ll give...
Photography Podcast (#090) Exploring Photojournalism
What does it mean to be a photojournalist? It isn’t as simple as the dictionary definition of the word. Today I’ll give you some of the things...
Photography Podcast (#083) Which Lenses Belong in Your Kit?
If you’re a budding photographer, you are probably already looking at new lenses. Today I’ll show you which lenses to buy… and when you...
Photography Podcast (#081) The Importance of Scheduling to Beat Inertia
How do you get more done when it comes to photography? Join me today and I’ll help you build a schedule so that you can avoid inertia. Subscribe via:...
Photography Podcast (#071) Reminiscing About Film
It doesn’t feel like it was very long ago, but film is now considered outdated. Join me today as we reminisce about those old . . . familiar...