In my book Creative Landscape Photography, I introduce a framework for creative image-making relying on six phases. The premise is that all images begin with a Concept: a nebulous, amorphous “trigger” that sets the creative process in motion. The concept may be a thought, an emotion, a response, or a sensation that the artist experiences [...]
Congratulations to Anne Black for being the grand winner of my “10 Weeks of Creativity” contest. We received hundreds of entries over the past weeks and selecting just one overall winner was a daunting task. Anne’s image was originally chosen by guest judges Darwin Wiggett and Sam Chrysanthou as the winner in the “Breaking the [...]
A young musician musters the courage to call up a famous producer. He knows the producer is well respected in the music business. His endorsement can make or break an aspiring picker’s career. “Please,” he asks, “just let me play my best song for you; I know you’ll be impressed.” “Fine,” said the producer, “be [...]
In photography, as in other visual arts, there is no substitute for creative vision, good composition, visual appeal and mastery of your chosen tools. If you seek shortcuts by hitching your wagon to a passing fad, be prepared for your trip to come to an abrupt end as soon as the next one comes along.
Please join me in congratulating Larry for his winning entry in the 10th and final week of the 10 Weeks of Creativity contest! Larry’s winning image: For his winning entry, Larry will receive an original signed print, a free 1-year membership to Nature Photographer’s Network, and a $20 gift certificate from Outdoor Photo Gear. Larry will also be [...]
Our winning image this week is by photographer Julian Barkway. His winning image below was described by guest judge Michael Gordon as “haunting”. For his winning entry, Julian will receive an original signed print, a free 1-year membership to Nature Photographer’s Network, and a $20 gift certificate from Outdoor Photo Gear. Julian will also be [...]
Many thanks to everyone who submitted their work for last week’s theme: Nature in Monochrome. As before, the choice was an extremely difficult one. Other than the challenge of naming just one winner, a couple of very promising entries were regrettably disqualified for not adhering to all contest rules. Please read them carefully if you [...]
The creative image is your own product, not the camera’s. If the camera alone can’t fully express your vision, then to hell with the camera!
Thanks to guest judges Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou for picking a winner for this week’s theme! Please join me in congratulating Anne Black for her winning entry: Darwin and Sam did note that while many wonderful entries were submitted, some did not match this week’s theme and were therefore disqualified. Please read the contest [...]
Honesty and morality are not qualities of images but rather of people. They are neither inherent in nor contradicted by any given tool or technique. Honesty comes into play not in how the work was created, but in how it is presented.
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