Vol. 7, No. 22 — May 28, 2020
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“Brain training” seems to be one of the fads making the rounds lately. At least, I keep seeing ads for brain training apps for our phones and other such things. All of them promise to make you sharper, to improve memory, brain health, and even stave off things like dementia. I’m not entirely sure about those claims, but I do know that for photographers, it is possible to train our brains to see potential photographs.
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W. Eugene Smith: Life and Contributions to Photography
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There are many photographers who have made monumental contributions to the art. One of those photographers was W. Eugene Smith, a man who became famous for taking the photo essay and turning it into the beautiful in-depth story that we know it as today.
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It’s something I’ve talked about before, this idea that what makes a photograph unique and art-worthy isn’t the setting, the subject or really anything but the photographer who took the photograph. We have all been places that many other photographers have stood, and we’ve all taken photographs of the same or similar subjects using similar compositions. With billions of photographs in existence, it’s difficult to avoid creating something that hasn’t
already been done in similar fashion. And this is the biggest reason why photography, in the end, really is about the photographer.
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Join me where I share my thoughts and adventures in photography in this weekly podcast. I hope you enjoy it.
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The ebooks are completely free to you today, although you are welcome to leave a small donation of any amount to help with future projects. Enjoy!
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There is a wealth of photography books out there that are useful for photographers at every stage. Here are some of the books that I recommend!
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Throughout my life, I’ve spent hours upon hours in a doctor’s office. One of the things I enjoy while waiting is writing music on my laptop and phone. These short unfinished electronic musical themes are just doodles per se to pass the time. Enjoy.
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