Have you ever listened to an athlete who put on a particularly impressive performance talk about being in “the zone”? It’s as if it is some sort of mythical state of existence where everything just works. Photographers can experience such a state as well, a state in which you perceive everything in your environment — […]
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There are all sorts of sayings about how one should never live in the past, always keep moving forward, never look back. It’s generally good advice — I get the lesson these precepts intend to instil. But as always, there are exceptions. I think it’s a good idea for photographers to look back every once […]
Alright folks, rant time! No, I’m just kidding. What I really want to do is share some thoughts on creating work that matters or capturing memorable photos. We’ve hightlighted before here at Light Stalking an Instagram account that recently got me thinking. I took the opportunity and gave a lecture about it. Everything is repeating, […]
Before Instagram, it was Flickr, and frankly, Flickr is still more photography oriented than Instagram. Despite their differences, they are both quite seductive to any photography newcomer. Today I want to share with you some brief thoughts on why you should have at least one of these platforms. There are plenty of reasons to have […]
When was the last time you hit a creative dead end? What was your process for digging yourself out of the rut? I know lots of photographers consult the internet when this happens to them. The internet is an incredible resource for photographers who have hit the proverbial wall — you can find support (every […]
A personal photo project can nourish your creativity in ways that everyday work cannot. So think about what inspires you and capture it