Because creative seasons change and that’s not a failure. Every photographer hits a dry spell. Maybe the client work slows down. Maybe inspiration fades. Maybe you’re just tired. And suddenly, your camera starts gathering dust, and you wonder if you’ve somehow lost it. You haven’t. Dry spells are not the end. They’re an invitation. AContinueContinue reading “How to Make the Most of a Photography Dry Spell”
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How to Start a Photography Journal (and Why You’ll Thank Yourself Later)
For artists, travelers, and anyone wanting to think visually You probably already take more photos than you know what to do with. But how often do you reflect on what you’ve made? Enter the photography journal — part visual diary, part creative compass. It’s not about documenting every setting or gear decision (unless you wantContinueContinue reading “How to Start a Photography Journal (and Why You’ll Thank Yourself Later)”
Why You Should Make a Zine (Even If No One Sees It)
Exploring DIY publishing as a powerful creative exercise In the age of algorithms and likes, it’s easy to forget that not everything has to be for someone else. Not everything has to be optimized for reach, engagement, or sales. Some things you make just because they help you grow. Zines — short for “magazines” orContinueContinue reading “Why You Should Make a Zine (Even If No One Sees It)”
The Image and the Essay: How to Pair Words with Photos Without Overexplaining
Practical tips for writing captions, essays, and zine copy that supports your images. There’s a delicate art to combining images and words. Done well, the right sentence can open a photo like a doorway, adding context, emotion, or resonance. Done poorly, words can flatten mystery, interrupt the mood, or worse: explain something that didn’t needContinueContinue reading “The Image and the Essay: How to Pair Words with Photos Without Overexplaining”
Your Hard Drive Is Not Your Portfolio: The Art of Curating Your Work
On selecting, sequencing, and killing your darlings to find your strongest images. You’ve shot hundreds, maybe thousands, of photos. Your hard drive is full. Your Lightroom catalog is organized (or… not). And yet when someone asks to see your portfolio, you freeze. Because deep down, you know the truth: Your best work isn’t what you’veContinueContinue reading “Your Hard Drive Is Not Your Portfolio: The Art of Curating Your Work”
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