Protest in León There’s something magnetic about photographing people. After all, humans are the heartbeat of visual storytelling. But photographing people, especially strangers, comes with a lot of consideration. An ethical one. One that asks not just “Can I take this photo?” but also, “Should I?” Ever hovered your finger over the shutter button whileContinueContinue reading “Photographing People: Permission and the Ethics of the Frame”
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Cross-Pollinate Your Creativity: 10 Prompts Inspired by Art, Music & Poetry
Find photographic inspiration beyond photography. As photographers, we often look to other images for ideas. But what if we turned to music, poetry, and painting instead? Cross-medium inspiration can unlock a different kind of creativity. The kind rooted in emotion, movement, and metaphor rather than technical repetition. Below are 10 works from other artistic disciplines,ContinueContinue reading “Cross-Pollinate Your Creativity: 10 Prompts Inspired by Art, Music & Poetry”
40+ Photo Ideas When You Have No Idea What to Shoot
Are you currently in a creative rut? Itching to pick up your camera but can’t decide what to point it at? This guide is here to help. Below you’ll find over 40 photo ideas, broken into categories to spark inspiration for both standalone images and deeper series. Bookmark this page for the next time you’reContinueContinue reading “40+ Photo Ideas When You Have No Idea What to Shoot”
The Ultimate Pre-Shoot Checklist for Photographers
What to do, what to pack, and how to stay one step ahead. Preparation is everything, no matter what kind of photographer you are. The best images may feel spontaneous. But behind them is usually a photographer who packed a backup battery, mapped the location, and double-checked the brief. This checklist is your behind-the-scenes insuranceContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate Pre-Shoot Checklist for Photographers”
How to Write an Artist Statement (And Why You Actually Need One)
What it is, how it helps — and how to finally get it down on paper. Very few photographers (or artists of any kind) enjoy writing about their work. You didn’t pick up a camera to become a copywriter. But, your work speaks volumes and your artist statement gives it a voice. An artist statementContinueContinue reading “How to Write an Artist Statement (And Why You Actually Need One)”
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