If you want to know how to be creative when you just don’t feel like it, I’ll tell you. It may seem hard. In fact, many people in different creative fields struggle with this issue. They’re tired, out of time or just feel burned out. I get it, because I’ve been in that position before….
Truth in photography is a topic that begs the question of our integrity. Was a photo staged rather than spontaneous? For photojournalists, that’s an important issue. We expect our news to be genuine. However, photography itself isn’t really truth. Every decision that goes into creating a photo is fraught with potential to distort the truth….
Your photography direction is essentially about the type and style of photos you create. Much like learning how to drive a car, your direction will change as you gain more experience. We’re going to delve into some of the influences and experiences that may cause your photography direction to change, and why that’s a good…
I wanted to share a post on portrait lighting patterns to answer a common question I receive. People who are getting into portrait photography ask “Where do I put the light?” While that’s an interesting question, I don’t think it’s right. Here’s the question you want to ask: “Where do I want the shadows to…
We all need photography advice now and then. Sometimes you want to learn or research a topic. Maybe you’re venturing into a new area of your photography. We even ask for photography advice to confirm something we think we know. Unfortunately, there’s a world of misinformation and bad photography advice waiting for you. How do…
If you don’t have a system to backup your photos, then your photos are at risk. That’s because every drive – mechanical and solid state – will ultimately fail. It’s OK, you can get years of use out of a drive with normal use. However, the clock starts ticking from the first moment you power…