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Thoughts on photography, creativity, and the practice of seeing.

Simplicity

Hank Erdmann

Hank discusses the importance of simplicity in photography, paired with the differences between the way the camera captures a scene versus how the human eye perceives that same scene. He…

A Reason for the Photograph to Exist

Spencer Cox

Spencer Cox of Photography Life discusses reasons for photographs to exist, including the cost of a photograph and how to best unify a message for your art.

Staying True to Ourselves and Exiting Our Comfort Zones

Huibo Hou

Huibo discusses how to best stay true to yourself and the importance of exiting your comfort zone, for the progression of your photography.

Mental Preparation

John Pedersen

John Pedersen walks through the mental preparation he takes prior to every photographic trip, answering with why you may wish to do the same.

Reasons for Making Photographs

John Paul Caponigro

John speaks on the importance of looking introspectively at why you have chosen to use photography as the tool for your personal expression.

The Road Less Expected

Chuck Kimmerle

Whether working in an iconic and popular location, or in fly-over country, Chuck Kimmerle declares it best to trust your instincts and be true to yourself.

Ghost in the Shell

Rachael Talibart

Rachael Talibart discusses her photographic series of the little dramas revealed by the shells near the ocean, her primary inspiration.

Finding Gods In Nature

Nobuyuki Kobayashi

Nobuyuki Kobayashi speaks on the importance of finding harmony with nature, both in the photographing as well as the technical side of the craft.

Elements of a Successful Photographic Project

Tillman Crane

Tillman Crane speaks on what he believes to be the strongest elements of a successful photographic project, using examples from his own personal work.