The Photographic Dictionary
Pick a word, interpret it and add to the dictionary. Great idea. It’s not the only project of its kind, but it’s the interpretation that makes or breaks such a thing. I know we’re all sick of the lazy, textbook definitions of photo terms. Via PDN [http:
When We Celebrate The Act Of Creativity Regardless
> “When we celebrate the act of creativity regardless of its purpose, we get slogans like ‘make your mark.’ As if making a mark is always a good thing…Look around: the world doesn’t need more vandals, it needs more cleanup crews.” — Austin Kleon [http://austinkleon.com/2014/07/
So, who are we making photos for anyway?
> “I need to make photos for the NON-photographers. That’s why I got into photography in the first place.” via Craft & Vision [https://twitter.com/CraftAndVision/status/577839672853950464/]
Get Closer
We all know by now the best zoom lens is any lens plus your feet. Getting closer to your subject is an easy way to create more compelling images. But what does “closer” mean? Engaging your subject and discovering what makes your subject compelling is the “closer” we need to
Anti-Photography Bill Introduced in Texas
What’s troubling about this is that it’s a trend (nationwide and worldwide) to define journalism as old world media, and restrict free speech rights. Bills like this have been ruled unconstitutional so far here in the U.S., but it remains popular enough for the left and the
Wordy Book Covers
I love it when publishers take the risk of designing text-only book covers and succeed. It’s such a delicate balance. What looks good on both Amazon and on a bookstore shelf? What can you do with a few words to convey the contents and attitude of an entire book?
Believe Nothing No Matter Where You Read It Or
> “Believe nothing,No matter where you read it,Or who said it,Even if I have said it,Unless it agrees with your own reason,And your own common sense.” — Buddha
The End of Creativity
A little history in creativity (via FlakPhoto [https://twitter.com/FlakPhoto/status/575308939857903618]): > The word “creativity” was made up less than a hundred years ago. It is time to stop using it. This is why I tend to refer to creativity as just “problem solving.”
A Determined Soul Will Do More With A Rusty Monkey
> “A determined soul will do more with a rusty monkey wrench than a loafer will accomplish with all the tools in a machine shop.” — Robert Hughes [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/aug/07/robert-hughes-quotes-best]