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

The Joys of Starting Something New

Ashleigh Scully

After years of photographing wildlife on land, and learning more about conservation and storytelling through photography, Ashleigh Scully decided to try her hand at underwater photography. Though it came with…

Your Subject is Not Your Subject

Ian Plant

Good photography is a process of making an effective photograph that is often counterintuitive. To excel at photography, one must learn to see the world the way the camera sees…

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.