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Camera Tech or Photography Artist
You are either a Camera Tech or a Photography Artist, but you can’t be both. Most of the time if not all of the time the people who are always focused on the camera don’t take very good photos, and on the other hand, the photographers who are not very interested in the technicalities and…
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Unveiling Authentic Creativity in Photography: Beyond Technicalities
In the realm of photography, true creativity transcends mere technical proficiency and equipment prowess. It’s about capturing moments that evoke emotions, narrating stories through images, and conveying a unique vision of the world. In this article, we delve into what authentic creativity entails in photography and how one can nurture it to elevate their artistic…
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The Photo That Was Never Taken
I was talking with a friend, he is about the same age as I am, 70 years old, and we were talking about life and how fast most of our lives have gone by, already in the past, and about how some friends have already parted to the other life beyond death.
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The Outlaws Of Photography 2
Continuing with this series of posts, here’s another outlaw, the very famous Ansel Adams. Mr Adams is guilty of manipulating the photos so they do not reflect reality, so he broke the law that says “Thy shall not alter or manipulate your photos, you will leave them as they are” Creating a false photo is…
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The Outlaws Of Photography
Even knowing that i could be branded an outlaw of photography i declare myself a rebel in photography and an outlaw. As i grew older and wiser i found myself feeling a lot more confident and finally found the courage to break the laws of photography, i decided to go into this new world in…
Read MorePhotography With A Plan
The rules of photography are a tool, your camera is a tool, your computer is a tool, and the software you use is a tool, but what good are all the tools if you don’t have an idea what you are going to build with them. A mechanic needs tools to fix a car, but…
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Don’t Try To Stand Out From The Crowd; Avoid Crowds Altogether
The title of this post is taken from chapter 12 of the book “Ignore Everybody” and 39 other keys to creativity”. From Author Hugh Macleod. I like this book because the author is very honest and straight to the point and i agree with almost all of his thoughts on creativity. Basically what he says…
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