In Doing Creative Work Do Not Start Your Day With
> “In doing creative work, do not start your day with addictive time vampires such as The New York Times, email, Twitter. All scatter eye and mind, produce diverting vague anxiety, clutter short term memory. Instead begin right away with your work.” — Edward Tufte [https://twitter.com/EdwardTufte/status/548588872020787200]
Desire The Cameras You Already Own
> “Desire the cameras you already own.” — Eric Kim [https://twitter.com/erickimphoto/status/566324725656604674]
Why It Does Not Have To Be In Focus
I haven’t read this book yet, but it seems to be right up our alley: > “In Why It Does Not Have To Be In Focus, Jackie Higgins offers a lively, informed defence of modern photography. Choosing 100 key photographs – with particular emphasis on the last twenty years – she
Like Me, My Life Depends On It
Rolando Gomez asks some questions about why edit the way we do, especially for social media: > “What drives this manipulation? Is it the pressure society places on us? Is it affirmation one seeks through a social media ‘like?’ Are we trying to fill a void?”
Seth Godin on Blogging
Quoting Seth Godin has become a cliché, but I can’t help it. This guy really brings it sometimes (plus, he said he loved an early manuscript of my book [http://craftandvision.com/products/a-lesser-photographer], so I know he has good taste). He just appeared on the Unmistakable Creative [http:
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
I was interviewed on Chris Marquardt’s wonderful podcast Photography Tips from the Top Floor. Newcomers: I love my newsletter [http://eepurl.com/3izw5] readers more than anyone. Sign up! [http://eepurl.com/3izw5] The A Lesser Photographer book [http://craftandvision.com/products/a-lesser-photographer] will get you caught up on
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