Vol. 6, No. 14 — July 10, 2019
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Postcards aren’t something we always pause to consider, but for photographers, they can be an incredibly valuable resource. For some, postcards are all about collecting memories — places you’ve been or places your loved ones have sent cards from. And in this, there is a lot of artistic inspiration to be had. But it’s not necessarily all about the memories! Many, if not most postcards feature photography prominently, and
since they’re so often meant to be a single, memorable image, this in and of itself is a fantastic way to get ideas that will fuel your own art.
Myself, I enjoy collecting postcards as a way to inspire my own photographic work. Over the years, I’ve found them incredibly valuable for this purpose. Let’s take a deeper look at this so you can see what I mean!
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Quality in art is one of those aspects so intangible that it almost proves frustrating, at times. Asking what quality is — that’s akin to asking what art is. It’s a tough thing to define because it’s by nature subjective.
Yet, hard as it is to define, it’s still an important question to ask. Quality is something that we must always strive for in whatever form it takes because, at the end of the day, quality is what gets viewers interested in our images. It’s the quality photographs that make people think and feel, and as photographers, it’s our duty to find these essential elements and provide a meaningful experience.
Even though quality is overall subjective, there are still a few ways to define it. And, there are certain things that are not hallmarks of quality, things we can avoid in order to help ensure that our images are up to snuff. So let’s get started with a few things that we know aren’t markers of quality, and hopefully, by the end, we’ll have a better understanding of this tricky topic.
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Exploring the Beauty of Floral Photography
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There is this strange attitude among photographers that certain photographic subjects are “boring.” Typically, these subjects are the things that are most commonly photographed — sweeping landscapes, every-day objects, and yes, flowers. I have to admit that I’ve been guilty of this kind of thinking, myself. Once upon a time, if you’d asked me, I might have told you that I found flower photography rather uninteresting.
When we call a subject uninteresting, it’s important to remember one thing: The fault doesn’t belong to the subject, but to the photographer. If we find something uninteresting, it’s only because we can’t find a way to make it interesting.
So that’s why I wanted to spend some time talking about floral photography. Even though photographs of flowers are one of the most commonly taken images, there is a wealth of untapped creative potential here. All we need to do is dispense with the idea that certain subjects are boring, and instead take joy in the subjects before us. We need to learn to use our imagination, and when we can do that, we’ll find that among flowers, a whole new world of possibilities
opens up. Keep reading and I’ll do my best to lead you on a journey through the wonderful world of flower photography.
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