The Camera is a Pen: Brainstorming as a Photographer
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- 03 Oct 2022
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about the ebbs and flows of inspiration, particularly with the ups and downs of the last few years. Since I work with a variety of photographers, I get to observe their patterns of motivation, and it’s been fascinating to think about.
At the time of this writing, it’s the beginning of fall here, and many are making up for lost time and spreading themselves thin.
I’ve heard a lot of people mention that they haven’t felt inspired to photograph. That’s what inspired this article.
You might feel like you’re running around with your hair on fire and it’s made it harder to focus. I do. But I’m working hard to get in the groove of photographing, writing, and editing.
In the spirit of trying to inspire, or more frankly to give a virtual kick in the butt, I want to talk about what the camera is.
The camera is like a pen.
When you read a piece, when you fancy an author, you often start out by noticing the words themselves, the pacing, the prose, the flair, the style.
In photography, this relates to the way you shoot, the types of photographs, the look, the way you edit and pace.
These elements draw you in at first, but then you quickly get lost in the story and you connect to the moments, the characters, and the feelings. No amount of style will make up for a lack of story or feeling in both writing and photography. Read More...
