The enemy of creativity is fear.
Fear in our case can be running to gear, using filters or cliche techniques. It’s all just a way of avoiding difficult questions.
The Wall Street Journal Doesn't Get Photography Yet
New gear doesn’t create “better photos.” A better subject, a new way of looking at a story - this is the stuff of better photos. I usually ignore articles like this because I see it so often, in so many publications. But it needs to be addressed when it
Its A Blizzard Out There Nobody Cares About Your
> “It’s a blizzard out there. Nobody cares about your hand crafted, artisanal snowflakes.” — Hugh MacLeod [https://twitter.com/hughcartoons/status/565535197710794752]
“I’m a person of simple needs.”
A great go-to line for lesser photographers (via Patrick Rhone [https://twitter.com/patrickrhone/status/564612859037220864]).
It Is Insufficient That The Document Be Easy To
> “It is insufficient that the document be easy to understand; it must be difficult to misunderstand.” — My old editor speaking the truth
The Reviews Are In
A few new reviews of the A Lesser Photographer book [http://craftandvision.com/products/a-lesser-photographer]: Book Review: “A Lesser Photographer” [http://blog.davelawrence.pro/post/109533656781/a-lesser-photographer-review] by Dave Lawrence. Bogen A Lesser Photographer anmeldt [http://d-noc.dk/post/2015/01/16/bogen-a-lesser-photographer-anmeldt.aspx] by John Sørensen (in Danish).
Dirty Lens
> Do you really need to clean the front of your camera lens before shooting to ensure maximum detail? The answer is no. via Travis Ennis [https://twitter.com/travisennis/status/562725972894822402]
Seven Tips to Craft a Better Visual Story
Elizabeth Krist explains her editing process and what it takes to tell a story in National Geographic.
When Snapshots Suck
The snapshot is the king of all photographs. But, when done for the sake of art, some could use a bit more thought. A grumpy Jonathan Jones of The Guardian shakes his fist at a cloud [https://www.flickr.com/photos/13199528@N08/4593531893/] and explains why some snapshots are
Science Has Great News for People Who Read Actual Books
There’s books that go into greater detail on this, but this article should serve as a good reminder: > “It’s no secret that reading is good for you. Just six minutes of reading is enough to reduce stress by 68%, and numerous studies have shown that reading keeps