Does A Photographer Need To Specialize? f/43
Join me for a chat about specialization. I do believe having a concentration on a subject or genre has creative benefits that will improve our photography.
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Landscape photographers often want to capture nature unspoiled, the pristine landscape. But does including a human element improve your landscape photos?
Highs and lows are part of the pursuit of photography. Sometimes they happen in rapid succession.
Landscape photography requires patience. Yet there are things you can do in the field to streamline your workflow and be more productive.
The subjects you are willing to wait for is your insight into the type of photography you are passionate about.
I see these odd connections between super-assassin movies and photography. Stay with me … I’ll explain.
I value planning and pre-visualization, but plans themselves may not survive once in the field.
Resist the urge to postpose or cancel an outing because of inclement weather. Bad weather can make for good photos.
What do you consider “success” as a practicing photographer? If it’s your keeper rate, maybe you want to rethink that.
Preparing for a photo trip? Set an artistic goal or two before you step into the landscape.
Scott Davenport
Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photo books, hosts podcasts, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.
He also can't help getting his feet wet photographing at the beach.
I have 3 tips to share with you for better photos of the core of the Milky Way.