Photo critiques are an important part of growing as an artist. Deliver them with empathy and the intent to help.
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Sharing stories about our biggest burdens with photography.
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Leaving oneself open to possibility is something I work into my photography habits.
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Sometimes you need to put something away to make progress on it.
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Bruce Lee was a great thinker and he taught me an invaluable approach to my photography.
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All artists struggle at one time or another. You’re not alone.
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Is there a truth in photography? A single truth? Or many truths?
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Metadata is an undervalued tool for growing as an artist.
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Craig Ferguson’s simple yet profound advice for relationships also helps me fight against Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
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Photography can be more than just a photo. It’s a vehicle to experience the world around us.
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A familiar routine in a place of comfort. The more times we do something, the better we get at it. Yet there is a downside.
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Photography for many of us is a solo endeavor. It doesn’t have to be.
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I am current in one of the inevitable valleys photographers encounter on our journey behind the lens. I’ve had creative ruts before. This is different… but it’s not all bad.
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I’m a Beatles fan. I own every album. On vinyl. I’ve worn through and replaced a few of them. Beatles music is why I picked up a bass and later a guitar. And there is a story about George Harrison that changed my photography forever.
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A good photo workshop immerses you in photography, pushes you creatively, and reinvigorates your passion for photography. In my experience, workshops are actually one of the best ways to grow as an artist.
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The word ‘regret’ is a word I normally don’t associate with my photography. Yet there is a regret I do have … missed opportunities. Specifically, missed opportunities to create memories with my camera.
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Welcome to The Stop Down Photography Podcast! So… I’m starting this new journey of podcasting, and I hope you’ll come along on the trip. All trips have to begin somewhere. In this first episode, I share my history with photography and how it’s led me to create this podcast.
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