There are times when the pursuit of technical perfection overshadows the creative side of photography. If perfectionism bogs you down, these thoughts...
Category - The Art of Creativity
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.
Miniaturizing Real Life with the Diorama Effect
The diorama effect or “diorama illusion” is an interesting way to get a new perspective on your favorite photographic subjects.
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...
How Photography Changed the World, #2
Photography is an amazing medium that gives people the chance to look at the real thing from half a world away. In this episode, we’ll learn how the...
How Photography Changed the World, #1
Photography has changed the world in several fundamental ways. In this episode, we’ll talk about the capacity to create unlimited images as it lets us...
Distortion of the Mind’s Eye
The mind has a strange way of distorting images according to the way you experienced the production of those images. Try this exercise to see what I...
Give Your Creativity a Push: The Importance of Starting
Feeling stuck with your photography? Creative work can include some slow times. How to push your creativity and start photographing again.
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...
Why Should Your Photos Stand Alone?
You don't always need to create images that stand alone. You can create wonderful works of art by combining several photographs into one cohesive story.
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.
Too Much or Too Little? Building Interest in Your Images
Seventh Avenue Looking South from 35th Street, Manhattan by Berenice Abbott How to Add Interest without Adding Clutter What is the difference between...
Pareidolia and the Power of Suggestion
Pareidolia and the power of suggestion are two tools that photographers have long relied on to create photographs that are both interesting and...
Literary Conflict as Inspiration
Literary conflict is what makes classic literature stand the test of time, but it can also be applied to photography. Here are some ideas to inspire...
Making Art When Everything’s Been Done Before
Some would say it's impossible to create new images. However, by developing your photographer's eye, you will learn to see your subjects in fresh new...
Never Stop Experimenting
Experimentation is vital, it is the reason why we have so many tools at our disposal. I'll show you how that enterprising spirit affects the way we...
How Stephen King’s Methodology Applies to Photography
Stephen King's On Writing is a valuable resource for any creative person, not just writers. Here are some of the things photographers can learn.
The Beauty of Brevity in Photography
Brevity in photography is not something commonly associated with photography, but thinking in terms of streamlining can help you to focus on the things...
Striking Similarities Between Writing and Photography
Perspective is important. Vital, even, for photographers. When we compose, when we photograph a subject, we’re always looking for a variety of...
Is It Art or Just a Gimmick?
How can one tell the difference between art and work that relies on a gimmick to be noticeable? This isn't always an easy task. Here are my thoughts!
Analyzing the Abstract
Why isn't abstract photography more popular? It's complicated, with many reasons why the genre is maligned. Here are my thoughts on the matter.
Determination is the Key to Photography
People often think that photography is easy but you and I know that it isn't. In order to be successful, the one thing you need is determination.
Where Art and Philosophy Meet: Should Art Be Interpretive?
How do you create photographs that have impact? Powerful photography is built on a strong foundation of your views and philosophies. Learn more here.