Are you truly photographing the things you love, or are you unknowingly letting trends guide you? Here are some thoughts to help you find out!
Category - The Art of Creativity
Transcending the Technical
Technical skill helps create a good photograph, but even perfect images can lack meaning. Use these questions to find meaning in every image you create.
Using Adversity to Your Advantage
Creating art is no easy feat when adversity strikes. If you can find a way to create anyway, you can channel that adversity into powerful photographs.
Finding Meaning and Focusing on It
Making a powerful image requires the ability to remove unessential information from the frame. Here are some thoughts that will help you achieve this!
Art is Timeless
Classical works teach us that art has timeless value—and that includes photography. This is why we spend time with images in order to fully understand...
Finding Your Photographic Method
What kind of photographer are you? There are two different ways to go about it as well as variations in between. Read on and you’ll see exactly what I...
Why Do We Take Photographs?
What are your photographic goals? If you’re having trouble deciding, here are some insights about various goals and what it takes to achieve them!
There is No Quick Trick
Though many articles want you to believe that there are quick fixes to turn subpar images into artwork, the truth is that there is no easy way to make...
Finding Inspiration
What is it that has moved you to create photographs in the past? Can you repeat the experience? Here are some thoughts to help you find sources of...
Do You Experience Life as You Pursue Art?
Are photographers so busy taking photographs that they forget to enjoy the things they are photographing? Take a break and learn how to immerse...
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.
Learning from the Masters: Where to Look at Fine Art Photographs
What differentiates amateur images from fine art photography? This post will show you many places you can find fine art!
The Photographer’s Creative Process
How is it that the world’s best photographers can come up with an endless number of amazing ideas? Here’s some insight into the creative process!
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...