You don’t need ten tips to become a great photographer. I will give you one, though: nobody ever becomes “great” at anything by reading tip lists. Nurture your passion, embrace your creativity, be true to yourself, dare to take risks, work yourself ragged, and maybe, in time, greatness will follow.
When asked what you want to be when you grow up, answer with an adjective; not with a noun.
The only one who should be concerned about whether a photographer is a pro or an amateur is the IRS.
It baffles me, sometimes, that most photographers will fully embrace the importance of complete manual command over their cameras when capturing their images, yet will grasp at every possible straw to avoid learning and applying the same degree of manual control when it comes to processing and printing their work.
Then there are those who lie about lying; those who are unable to distinguish fact from interpretation but still try to pass their work as representing objective reality, rationalizing in their minds that their embellishments and shortcuts are acceptable because they are commonplace in the industry and despite knowing full well that their images, in [...]
The more I write about photography, the more I realize I’m not actually writing about photography.
Nice guys finish last because they realize there’s no reason to rush. No trophy can match the reward of savoring every step of the journey, taking the time to study, to appreciate, to form opinions and relationships. So, be nice, slow down. The finish line will still be there, but you’ll never get another chance [...]
Celebrate the present through inspiring people in their prime. For advice on how to best spend your years, though, seek the wisdom of the elders and ask them about their regrets. (Inspired by blog post from Gary Crabbe)
Vanity blinds. Superheroes may save the day but they make for lousy artists.
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