Creating a photo essay is one of the most powerful ways to grow as a photographer. It pushes you beyond single “standalone” images and into the world of storytelling. It's where each frame builds on the next, and feeling and flow matter just as much as composition and light. If you’ve never made a photoContinue reading "How to Create Your First Photo Essay: A Step-by-Step Guide"
10 Famous Photography Quotes (And What You Can Learn From Them)
There’s something about a well-phrased quote that hits different. Especially when it puts into words what we’ve felt while holding a camera. More than being just quotes, they are tools we can use to improve our photography skills. Each one reveals a truth about what it means to slow down and photograph with intention. Here’sContinue reading "10 Famous Photography Quotes (And What You Can Learn From Them)"
What is the 20/60/20 Rule in Photography?
One of the most helpful things I’ve ever learned about photography has nothing to do with gear, settings, or style. It’s a simple mental framework I now use on nearly every shoot. It's super helpful when I’m walking through a new city, or just sitting in a cafe watching the light change. It’s called theContinue reading "What is the 20/60/20 Rule in Photography?"
The Art of Noticing
Framing better photographs starts long before the shutter clicks. It begins with how we move through the world — how we look, pause, and pay attention. Photography is as much about seeing as it is about capturing. These five tips are for anyone who wants to train their eye, slow down, and begin noticing theContinue reading "The Art of Noticing"
The Creative Spark: On Finding Inspiration, Motivation and Creative Energy
If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly at your camera, sketchpad, or computer screen, struggling to find that elusive spark of inspiration, you’re not alone. Many creatives face moments of stagnation where motivation seems to evaporate, leaving them feeling uninspired. Or even stuck. It’s important to remember that creativity, like any other skill, ebbs andContinue reading "The Creative Spark: On Finding Inspiration, Motivation and Creative Energy"
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