The Amateur Photography Agenda Is Pure And Simple
> “The amateur photography agenda is pure and simple - shoot what you love and celebrate it with those that love the same.” — Jack Hollingsworth [https://twitter.com/photojack/status/570281917276254210]
Surprise!
The foundation of any good story is surprise. Surprise is the only thing that makes the news. Surprise is what draws us to humor, illusion and the notion of art itself. If you display your photos for the public, asking yourself what is surprising about your photos is the best
I Kinda No Longer Spend Money On Photo Gear
> “I kinda no longer spend money on photo gear. Mostly on studio rental and buying coffee or lunch for people who intrigue me and I wanna meet.” — Jorge Quinteros [https://twitter.com/jorgeq/status/562382085164244992]
Photography Tips from the Top Floor
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Will the Real Landscape Photography Please Stand Up?
Ugo Cei explains how he became sick of modern landscape photography (echoing my own journey). Perfect technique is meaningless next to personal connection. “How many other beautiful photos of Moraine Lake or Antelope Canyon do we have to see? Or of Mesa Arch at sunrise (yes, I too am guilty
Verify Your Backups
Since we store almost everything digitally now, we need to remember, there is no digital archival format. Paper backups are best (think books), but digital backups are crucial and those backups are only as good as the last time you checked them for errors: > “Take a few minutes to
Shoot What Scares You
> “Shoot what scares you.” — Eric Kim [https://twitter.com/erickimphoto/status/566776440751157248]
Nonconformity
There’s no such thing as nonconformity. We just conform to different groups and ideas. By rejecting nonconformity, just like originality, we can clear away one more obstacle between ourselves and the photos we really want to create.
Eddie Van Halen Gave A Talk About Invention And
false Eddie Van Halen gave a talk about invention and creativity at the Smithsonian last night, while dropping off a few guitars. As you’ll hear, even to one of the most innovative artists in rock history, it’s all about a daily grind and constraints.