Today’s episode, Learning To See, grew from a listener question about how to improve one’s eye for photography. If you have a question or an idea for an episode, please send me a note using the contact form on stopdownpodcast.com and share your thoughts.
A common challenge all photographers face is recognizing a photo opportunity. The good photographers see an opportunity and capture the frame. The great photographers see the unique opportunities that others don’t see. Often times, we are the good photographer, and maybe on occasion the great photographer.
Growing your eye for photography is a skill, and like any skill it can be learned and it can be practiced. In today’s show, I share three ideas for how to grow your eye for 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.
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