Black and white.
Colour.
The choice seems obvious, black and white is clearly superior. Or is it?
When starting out, one of the first creative touches we can apply is switching a photograph into black and white, and the resulting transformation can be quite striking.
Read MoreWhat makes a great photograph? Is it something we see or something we feel?
Joel Meyerowitz once wrote that if something compelled you to take a photograph, it was worth capturing for the simple reason that it resonated with you.
Read MoreAre you a hunter or a fisher?
This is one of the first choices you make as a street photographer, and very little thought goes into it. How come?
Read More“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Martin Luther King Jr
When was the last time you took a moment to reflect on a particular experience? Even in positive moments, it is often easier to identify negative aspects and focus on areas of improvement.
Read More“ I want to know what passion is. I want to feel something strongly”. Aldous Huxley
We are frequently reminded of the quest to find a passion. Turn your passion into a career and reap the dividends. As wonderful as this is, what if you have not found your passion yet?
Read More“It doesn't matter how slowly you go as long as you don't stop” Confucius
As encouraging as this quote is, it addresses our intention with regards to a task, but not to the origin of our motivation.
Read More“The world breaks everyone, and after, some are strong at the broken places” Ernest Hemingway
When you think of strength, what image comes to mind? What characteristics do you envision? Some may picture feats of mental strength whereas others may see muscles and physical force.
Read More“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” Oscar Wilde
Defined as “the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses”, perceptions of events and actions will frequently differ from person to person. As such, there is a high probability that they will influence our day-to-day interactions and subsequent decisions.
Read More“Often it isn't the mountains ahead that wear you out, it's the little pebble in your shoe.” Muhammad Ali
Obstacles come in many forms. Sometimes addictive substances can make it hard to limit our consumption of a particular product. Other times a warm bed and the snooze button can be very appealing. Whichever form they take, it is important to know what these obstacles are and identify ways to overcome them.
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