Category - The Art of Creativity

Embracing Change

Change is inevitable in photography. How we handle it is interesting. Here are more of my thoughts on goals, change, and how we may learn about our...

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.

Music, Meditation and Motivation

Music, meditation, art, and all the myriad forms of media are all things we can use to fuel our creative lives. They motivate us, inspire us, and give...

Should You Believe in Yourself?

Believing in yourself may well be one of the most important aspects to photography or to any art form. Here are my thoughts on why this is important.

A New Format?

Where image content and layout is concerned, we take inspiration from all kinds of places. What about the graphical style of comics? Here are my...

What Old Fogies Can Teach the Young

Creaky joints simply won’t carry us as far as they used to, so we spend more time lingering and studying. The young and hasty among us can learn from...

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.

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...

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.

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!

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...

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...

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.