Is Structure Necessary for Creativity?
Published: Wed, 03/16/16
Online Version When you think of creativity, it feels like it should be something random and spontaneous, something that is born out of a moment’s…
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Learning to Critique Photography
Published: Sat, 02/13/16
Online Version A while back, we discussed how to critique your own photos in the post “Learning to Be Your Own Worst Critic.” To me, critiques are…
A Deeper Look into Composition
Published: Wed, 02/10/16
Online Version A while ago, as part of my Photography Fundamentals series, I wrote a post entitled “Mastering Composition.” In that post, I discussed…
The Camera Obscura: Modern Photography's First Ancestor
Published: Wed, 01/27/16
Online Version It may surprise you to learn that photography has roots far older than two or three centuries of science. In fact, photography started…
Early Photography and the Elderly
Published: Thu, 01/21/16
Online Version Photography has only been around for about 175 years... that makes it a relatively recent invention. We don’t have any photographs from…
Sometimes, the Correct Methods and Techniques Are Wrong
Published: Thu, 01/14/16
Online Version In the beginning, photography seems like it's all about following the rules. The rules of composition, correct e posure, color…
How to Use a Neutral Density Filter
Published: Fri, 12/04/15
Online Version Follow: Hinton, WV Railroad DepotAs a photographer, there are all kinds of tools at your disposal, from lenses and filters to lighting…
When Science Becomes Art: Three Historic Photographers that Show How Photography Evolved
Published: Mon, 11/30/15
Online Version Follow: In the beginning, photography was very scientific in nature. Photographers and scientists came together, e perimenting with…
Breaking the Rules of Photography for the Sake of Art
Published: Sat, 11/07/15
Online Version Follow: Every photographer’s training – whether self-taught or formally educated – starts with a lengthy set of artistic rules. We all…
How to Design a Professional Portfolio
Published: Wed, 11/04/15
Online Version Follow: If you're thinking about moving away from photography as a hobby and into photography as a business, one of the first steps is…