Owning a paintbrush doesn’t make you Picasso—that’s pretty common knowledge. That said, you aren’t going to be a painter without one. Thus, the inevitable question: does better (read: new, nicer, etc.) gear make you more creative?
In short, no. But in reality, the truth is a bit more complicated.
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Yes, rain, fog, wind and dampness can seem gloomy, but these are also the vital pieces of an adventure puzzle. You see, you can’t have perfect weather all the time and consider it an adventure. If everything was bright, sunny and “perfect” all the time, would it really be perfect?
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For anyone who thinks being an artist, a creator, whatever you want to call it, is easy, I’ve got news for you. It’s not, it’s hard work.
Sure, there are days when the words flow, the ideas pour out of you, you’re dripping in inspiration and the world is a bright, bright place.
But most days are ordinary days.
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I don’t know about you, but I love weekend adventures. Here’s how to have an amazing one with practically zero planning.
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Whether you’re a professional photographer or just a person with a camera (or phone) wanting to take a decent picture, there’s one thing that’s vital to a great photograph.
Read MoreI’m a photographer and I love digital cameras. They’re portable, easy to use and you can take bazillions of photos with them without ever running out of space. Why in the wold would anybody still shoot with film?
Read MoreIn photography, and any art form really, the end justifies the means. By that I mean that how you take the photo, the settings, the lighting, the posing, etc., doesn’t matter as long as you capture the shot you envisioned and it communicates to your audience.
Read MorePeople are interesting. One of the most common subjects in photography is people. People show up in other people’s photos more than almost any other subject. The reason for this is simple: people are interesting.
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