Take a look at the work you have seen done by other artists you like. How much of their work is unlike anything else that already exists?
Read MoreNothing is Original Anymore in Landscape Art
The 'Need' for a Focal Point in Photography
in Fine Art
We are constantly told, as photographers, to have a subject and focal point in an image. This is one of those fundamental rules in composition we all take on and accept during those formative first years of learning the art. It is also one of the rules you can break, if you are careful.
Read MoreSlowing Down in Landscape Photography
in how to
I found that especially when starting out or in the middle of a big photography trip I will ignore anything and everything that doesn’t contribute to me taking photos. While this does make sure I come home with a lot of images on memory cards I am not really enjoying the adventure as much as I could be and I don’t think I am doing my best work.
Read MoreThe Importance of a Blog vs Social Media
in Personal
I have been on social media for a while now, and I have had this blog for just the amount of time that I have had this business. I like them both in their own rights. The question for me to answer though is finding out which one makes sense for what exactly.
Read MoreEthics of Nature Photography
in Personal
When out on the trail it is easy to get distracted as a photographer. We see something ‘shiny’ and want to go get it! The trouble is that this can often lead to some dangerous choices for ourselves and the environments we exist in.
Read MoreMake use of your snapshots!
in how to
When practicing photography not all images are created equal. This is why our catalogs have a star and color tagging options. If every portfolio image is a 5 star image there are going to be a lot of 2-4 star images you take in-between.
Read MoreI Love Fuji's Greens
in Gear
I may be full of it, but after shooting a couple of different camera bodies in the last several years I don’t think my eyes are deceiving me. The green tones of my Fuji camera are simply better than all of them!
Read MoreThe Best Landscape Lens for Fuji Cameras.
in Gear
I have all sorts of lenses and many different subjects. I have only shot one lens on my Fuji though, and I only really need the one because I know it is by default going to be the best!
Read MoreFACT: Photography is Subjective NOT Objective
in Fine Art
A photograph is typically thought of as matter of fact. It is objective. A photo with nothing done to it to alter it is a window into what is or rather was reality. Contrary to popular belief, I think that photography is always going to have some level of subjectivity, no matter how hard you try to be objective though the medium.
Read MoreThe 'Insta Repeat' Instagram Account is Brilliant!
in Personal
As creatives we like to think we are all unique. The idea that our imagery is our own and not influenced by others around us. Some might not be so optimistic and admit to the lack of originality today. I think it is valuable as a lesson/study to view the proof that we are all copies of what has come before us and will continue afterwards.
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