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The greatest tool in the world of photography
My opinion on the greatest tool in photography is bound to cause a stir among my fellow photographers. Don’t be fooled by fancy cameras, film or digital mediums, lens coatings, or filters. The truth is, it’s not the physical gear that matters. For me, it comes down to two things, which have worked together.
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Another thing that is "ruining" photography
Photography is an art form that is constantly evolving, and with that comes new technology and techniques. Yet, no matter how much progress is made, there will always be those who claim that something is “ruining” photography. But isn’t it important to embrace change and innovation? After all, it is through these advancements that we can create new and exciting works of art. Let’s celebrate the…
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The challenge of getting restarted
One of the biggest challenges I have faced during my many years of involvement with photography is restarting my photography routine. In September 2023, my life took a major turn when I moved from a place where I had lived for many years. Initially, I didn’t have a permanent address, and my plan was to travel for a few months, which I did. During this time, I visited some amazing places that I…
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Words I loath in photography
The specific words for me are – “pics,” “bokeh,” “tog,” and the phrase “fix in [insert name of program]” – hold different meanings and connotations for different individuals. Understandably, certain terms within the photography community can evoke strong feelings or interpretations. For instance, “bokeh” refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image.…
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Reclaiming motivation
The road to reclaiming your motivation to create can be long and arduous. In September of 2023, we moved from where we had lived for 7 years. Our previous home, with its familiar surroundings and comfortable spaces, held countless memories and moments of inspiration. The decision to move was not easy and adjusting to a new environment proved challenging. As the days passed, the longing for the…
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Two basic types of photographers
In my opinion, there are two main types of photographers – documenters and creators. There isn’t anything wrong with either type of photography. Nearly all of us started out as documenters. Some of us moved into creators. I am no exception.
I must confess that my early creations were truly dreadful. In fact, during my photography school days, I was almost crushed by the weight of my instructor’s…
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Change happens with or without you.
Your daily dose of rambling about photography.
It is said that the tide and time wait for no one. Just like the tide and time change happens. Change happens to our photography as well. New tools and techniques become available. One of the latest changes is the proliferation of artificial intelligence (hereafter referred to as AI) in the art world. Some are fearful of the seemingly sudden proliferation of AI others seemingly embrace it, while…
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Photographers are a difficult bunch.
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Photographers are a difficult bunch to please. I recently read an article about the return to analog film photography versus digital photography. It was an opinion article, much like this one. In the article, the author stated, “photographers these days yearn for more than just the cold digital experience.” He goes on to discuss an exhibit by a Frank Ockenfels, whose work…
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Keep climbing to improve your art
As we gain years of experience we often lull ourselves into a false sense of security, knowledge, and achievement causing us to believe we don’t need to learn more or push ourselves to further hone our craft as photographers and artists. Nothing could be further from the truth. We must, and I repeat must, continue to push ourselves to gain further knowledge, and skills, and push the boundaries of…
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To stay relevant stay current
There are lots of articles on staying current in business or your chosen profession. Some of the key points the experts make are:
Educate Yourself
Is your personal education adding value to your conversations each day and managing your team? If not, what actions do you need to take to increase your education?
Energize Skills
When was the last time you did a personal skills audit?
Embrace…
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The double edge sword
Social media is the double-edged sword of our times. We love it and hate it, we embrace it and we avoid it. Social media is a source of information and misinformation. It exposes us to a wide audience, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We can use it to express our opinions, thoughts, and comments. It is a source to find anything and everything to be offended by. So why do we bother?
Back in the…
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Photographer versus Artist
It has become more apparent to me that I am not a photographer, but rather an artist who uses a camera. The difference is that I work to create a photograph more than just take a photograph. While I strive to get the best result at the time I take the initial photograph it is not complete until I work it. For me, it is important to recognize that camera is ruthless. It sees and records…
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The value of post-processing
It appears to me that the discussion of post-processing images is never-ending. It also appears to me that those who are against the use of tools such as Photoshop/Lightroom, or similar programs, are because of their lack of skills and ability. Post-processing isn’t always about “fixing” a photograph. It isn’t about a photographer not planning or utilizing the camera and equipment properly. The…
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Changes leads to progress
My last post on the blog was several weeks ago. This wasn’t intentional but I was in the midst of some changes. I moved to a new place and was in the middle of getting everything moved, set up, arranged, and organized. This was one of the changes that was planned months ago when we (my wife and I) started a new journey. The journey included moving out of our former home, putting much of our…
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Never stop moving and learning!
I recently set a reminder to watch a live video talking about the myths of Lightroom by one of the few “talking heads” of photo editing I follow. I missed the live video unfortunately. A few days after the live broadcast I remembered the video and found the recorded version. Some of the myths I knew about and knew they were wrong and much to my surprise I learned some things I still believed. I…
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AI and photography aren't a bad thing.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly influenced the field of photography, bringing about significant advancements and transforming the way we capture and enhance photos. Here are some ways in which AI has revolutionized photography:
Image Recognition: Thanks to AI algorithms, images can now be analyzed to identify objects, scenes, and even emotions. This allows for automatic tagging,…
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Combing A.I. and photography
Much has been written lately about artificial intelligence, specifically generative fill in Photoshop, and creating photographic art. Some in support of artificial intelligence and generative fill and others against. My thoughts are I am in support of artificial intelligence and photography. I work to create the images I want when I want. Let’s talk about the “featured image” (above). I took the…
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