Creativity makes the images that speak to your soul. We all have a sense of imagination and creativity, but we can enhance those senses by learning how to use tools and techniques to provide a unique vision in every photo.
If you want someone to critique your photos, it’s best to know what to expect. Not all critiques are alike, and some people shouldn’t be trusted to give a critique. Having someone critique your photos can be a valuable learning experience. It may even fundamentally change how you approach your photography. You just need to…
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….
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…
Inspiration is one of the frequent topics discussed by photography influencers. While I think this idea comes from a good place, I doubt if most people truly understand what inspiration is, and what inspiration is not. The good news is that I think it’s entirely possible to make inspiration more likely to occur, and we’ll…
People love stories. We don’t want just the facts, though. We want stories to make us feel something. Excitement. Danger. Romance. Maybe just a bit of humor, too. Your photos are visual stories, and every photo should evoke an emotion. The Power of Emotions in Storytelling Stories aren’t just for entertainment. We also use them…