It’s pretty common to explain your photos as you gain more experience with photography. New concepts are exciting and interesting. It’s only natural that you want to share how you implemented something you learned to people who see your photos, and it’s frustrating when someone doesn’t share your enthusiasm with a favorite photo. The problem […]
Why Create Silhouette Portraits? One of the questions I get asked many times is “Where do I put my light in relation to my subject?” It’s a fine question and there are a lot of valid answers, each different from the other. However, there is one answer that’s better than all of the rest. It […]
For a few years now, I started talking more about storytelling in photography than about gear or techniques. I truly believe that the best way to improve your photography is to improve the way you create your photos. Now it’s time to spell out just what that means. Why is Storytelling Important to Your Photography? […]
Color is an inherent part of our world. Knowing how to use color in your photography should seem natural, but it isn’t. I made some garish color mistakes more times than I care to admit. Fortunately, learning how to find harmony with color isn’t that hard if you understand some basic concepts
Do you want to stop taking average photos and learn how to create something eye-catching, instead? Some people get these concepts right away, and others go for years wondering why their photos just never rise to the top. In this episode of The Photo Flunky Show, we’re going to share 5 tips to help you […]
If you want to learn how to improve your creativity to become a better photographer, you’re going to also have to learn how to let go of a few things. Not the least of which is the kind of lessons that were driven into you since childhood. Why Do Photographers Need to Be Creative in […]
Learning how to find your inner motivation for photography can be a tricky thing. In fact, most people never really think about it. Honesty, I think it’s one of the most important things you can understand to help guide and improve your photography. Here’s why. Different Photographers Have Different Types of Motivation If you listened […]
Why does photography make you anxious or excited? You’ve probably felt it before, and perhaps been confused by the way your body reacts when you’re taking photos. Sometimes photography makes you feel very peaceful, yet other times feel stressful. What’s the difference and why does it happen? Why Does Photography Cause Anxiety? Photography is like […]
Knowing how to use photographs to tell your stories can provide you with a number of benefits. In this episode of The Photo Flunky Show, we’ll talk about why you want to tell stories with your photographs and cover a number of ways to do it. Why Use Photographs to Tell Your Stories This is […]
Do you need talent to become a great photographer? That’s a question I heard from a video by Manny Ortiz on YouTube, so this is our addition to the conversation Manny started. Why Do You Need Talent to Become a Great Photographer? Here’s the video that started this discussion. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel The […]