Vol. 10, No. 2 — 1/14/2022
Formulas versus Strategies
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In my last post, I spoke of formulas and how they can be detrimental to photography. The line of logic behind that was that photography created via a “formula” is in real danger of becoming bland and, well—formulaic. Here, I feel the need to underscore the difference between a formula and a strategy. My reasoning is that I think it could be easy for people to mistake the difference between a formula and a strategy
because depending on the definitions you’re using, they could be the same thing. Moreover, where a formula can lead to formulaic photographs, a strategy can help you produce better art.
So what is a formula in photography?
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There is something to be said for living with a photograph. Sometimes, I’ll take a recently completed image and set it as my desktop background. Why? Because it’s both impermanent, and it’s a place where I will get to see that image every single day.
This is important because displaying an image like that, to me, serves a two-fold purpose. Not only does it give me an image to enjoy every day, but it stands as a thorough test of that image’s staying power. Sometimes, I find myself changing my desktop background every week. Other times, I land on a particular image and it stays put for weeks or even months. Not because I forgot about it, but because I’m still
enjoying seeing that image each and every day...
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I love collecting postcards from all around the world. It’s been a hobby of mine for many years, and I’ve acquired several doubles throughout this adventure. I’m giving 10 postcards away for free each week! Winners will be drawn at random and announced right here. So, if you love beautiful postcards as a way to inspire your adventures, be sure to sign up for this special
drawing...
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This ebook consists of a collection of thirty articles that have been written over the past few years. I hope that it will provide you with plenty of food for thought in your photography adventures. Contributions are greatly appreciated but not required. You can do so by Clicking Here. Thank you so much!
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Throughout my life, I've spent hours in a doctor's office. One of the things I enjoy while waiting is writing music on my laptop. These personal, unfinished electronic musical themes are just doodles per se to pass the time. I hope you enjoy them, and thanks for listening.
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