photography
What Are You Willing to Give Up for Photography?
As much as photography adds to our lives, we often forget it comes at a cost. Besides money, we invest our time, creativity and attention. When we focus that energy on one thing, it comes at the cost of other things. To leave this unexamined is a recipe for frustration
How to Avoid Photography Tips
I worry about you. Every time I see another popular tip article, I worry you’re reading it and killing untold brain cells. * 149 Tips and Tricks for Your DSLR * 55 Tips for Absolute Beginners * 30 Amazing Ways to Up Your Lightroom Game * 405 Cameras You Must Try Before Die
Making An Accomplished Photograph Is No Longer The
> “Making an accomplished photograph is no longer the great challenge for our generation of photographers. Instead, our great challenge is using photography to say something meaningful.” — Brooks Jensen on The Lenswork Podcast [http://daily.lenswork.com/2015/04/podcast-912-the-next-challenge.html]
"Photographer" Among Worst Jobs of 2015
Once again, the job of Photographer lands near the bottom of the annual CareerCast.com list of best/worst careers at #171 of 200, with an average income of $29,267.00. Go Amateur.
Stop Hacking Your Life
In case you were wondering why “life hacks” seem so illogical to artists: > “The hacking mindset flatters the part of us who’s lazy, who always wants to take the path of least resistance, who loves feeling superior to the ‘chumps’ who are taking the hard way. But, despite
OK, Your Camera is Better Than Mine. Now What?
David DuChemin posted to Twitter about about how camera gear is overrated. As expected, he got a little push back. So, he pushed back on the push back with a lovely rant. I honestly can’t believe this is still a debate, but it is.
What Are You Wrong About?
If you’re never wrong about anything, you’re not trying hard enough. I’ve started a list of things I may be wrong about and it’s teaching me a lot. Mostly, it’s teaching me empathy for the decisions of others, even if I don’t change my
What Photography Is Now Has Almost Nothing To Do
> “What photography is now has almost nothing to do with what the photography industry discusses on a day-to-day basis.” — Avery McCarthy, documentarian behind “Brave New Camera” [http://www.americanphotomag.com/brave-new-camera-discover-photographys-radical-new-influence-our-world]
Helping Other Feel People Creative Can Be Way More
> “Helping other feel people creative can be way more lucrative than actually being creative.” — Austin Kleon [http://tumblr.austinkleon.com/post/115694459736?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+austinkleontumblr+%28TUMBLR+%7C+AUSTINKLEON.com%29] This sums up the success of most big photo
The Science Of Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things
> “While the happiness from material purchases diminishes over time, experiences become an ingrained part of our identity.” Experiences also change your perception, which can make you a better storyteller/photographer. Food for thought before your next purchase.