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Learn Digital Photography – 6 Steps to Better Subject Placement
By Wayne G Turner

The question asked mostly by my photography students is, “Where do I place my subject”. The great thing about this is that they are asking an important question. This is key to photography as without a subject there is no image.

Try this exercise. Go to an old family photo album and start paging through it from the beginning. What I want you to do is count how many of the photos show a very clear subject. The subject must clearly shout out that it is the subject. Whether this is a flower, a photo of a child or adult, a new car or a birthday party, the subject must be clearly defined. What was your count? Low? The chances are high that many of our photos reflect problems with subject placement.

Now that’s all in the past. What can be done to improve your images so that in the future your subject takes its rightful place on the photographic stage?

1. The subject is your focal point

The subject must always be the focal point of any photograph. If it’s not then what is the point of the photograph? It should never just be another object in a scene of many elements. Giving it the main focus causes it to clearly shout, “I am the subject”. Without this clarity your photos will be sub-standard.

2. The subject should not compete

This is not a competition. The subject is the celebrity or winner in the image. It should never compete with other elements in the image or with other potential subjects. A child standing next to a bright red mailbox should not have to compete. The eye of the viewer should automatically be drawn to the child and if the subject is the mailbox then the opposite should be true. Defining your subject clearly will improve your images in leaps and bounds.

3. The subject should be carefully placed

The rule of thirds determines, as a general rule, where the subject is placed in any scene. This is a vital element to any photography. The rule says, divide your image by placing a grid like a tic-tac-toe or noughts and crosses grid over the image. Some cameras allow you to switch on a grid that is superimposed on the lcd screen (not the final photo). The image is now divided into thirds. Where these lines cross or intersect, there are four intersections, is where you place your subject or focal point. I said this is a general rule and can be broken but if you stick to it you will have a great focal point and success in your photography.

4. The subject should not be crowded by clutter

This is very important. Watch what you allow into the image. A beautiful bride in a messy room would make the image sub-standard. The same goes for your images. Make sure there is no mess around the subject or in the image. It links with point two as clutter often competes with the subject for attention.

5. Watch your subject’s background

Backgrounds in any image should be simple and clear and not at all busy. They should lift your subject and help focus the eye of the viewer. A busy cluttered background will make it difficult to differentiate between the subject and the background. Keep it uniform and clear, making sure that it contrasts with the subject.

6. Keep it simple

Key to any photography is simplicity but this is especially so when making a subject the most prominent part of the photo. If there are a limited number of elements to your image then the subject won’t have to compete, won’t be bothered by clutter and the eye will be immediately drawn to the subject and nothing else in the image.

7. Get in closer

This technique is absolutely essential if you are to solve any of the other problems raised in the preceding points. Getting in close automatically makes the subject more prominent. It allows you to exclude clutter from around the subject and excludes any competition or distractions. The great thing about this point is that you see more of the subject and a better memory is created. In years to come you will want to see more of the people you love and you won’t require a magnifying glass to get a better view.

Get this fundamental right in your mind and then in practise and the quality of your images will begin to exceed your wildest dreams. You can do it and create stunning images by following these simple steps.

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Wayne Turner has been teaching photography for 25 years and has written three books on photography.

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Digital Photography Boom – Why Taking Pictures Using a Digital Camera is So Appealing?
By Clive Anderson

Anyone that has had anything to do with taking pictures or photography in the past and has switched to DSLR Photography (Digital Single Lens Reflex) will be more than aware of some of the many benefits and bonuses of taking pictures in this way. The people that have not yet tried their hand at using a digital camera for whatever reason are possibly missing out on an opportunity to get in touch with their artistic side by using digital technology…

Digital cameras and mega-pixel power have really come of age and seems to be sweeping across the entire globe, in some cases manufacturers are having trouble keeping up with demands and even selling out of some models before they have even been released.

So what is it that is causing this massive digital photography frenzy? With cameras and evolution there have been many different types of camera with as many different formats for storing images on them. Prior to the digital evolution the most common type was called a 35mm. The photographer could take up to 36 pictures with a variation of different exposures.

This meant carrying around plenty of film and had several disabilities. The film had to be loaded manually, which involved opening the back of the camera and scrolling it across the back of the lens, on top of that was the actual taking of the pictures. You could take a picture, but until arriving at a chemist to collect your developed pictures had no idea what they would look like or even if they had come out at all.

There are many other factors that make 35mm SLR (single lens reflex) photography more of a hobby for the dedicated photographer while on the other hand digital photography is more enjoyable and a type of recreation that appeals to a much wider audience.

A digital camera has no film, simply a memory card that can be removed and plugged straight into a computer or a USB lead that offers the same facility. Some of these cards can store thousands of pictures, which does away with the carry film around aspect.

The majority of digital cameras have an LCD screen on the back so you can see exactly what the picture that you have just taken will look like, if you do not like the look of it you can simply delete it there and then.

Once the memory card is installed in your computer or patch lead connected you can view the pictures instantly on screen, import and save to a file or print off to enable you to show the pictures to others.

Another way of sharing the pictures is by installing them onto a memory stick. Most people tend to have a computer or lap top these days so when visiting simply plug your memory stick into their device and view at leisure.

Alternatively you can even use additional patch leads from the camera and plug straight into a digitally compatible television and see your pictures on the big screen.

All these things go together to make up a really attractive package for ease of taking pictures and displaying them, but on top of all that is the automatic settings on a majority of DSLR cameras that allow users to take amazing pictures simply by pointing and pushing a button. All you have to do is zoom in and zoom out the focus and other settings are all fully adjusted automatically. The quality of picture is achieved by means of what is called Mega-Pixels and most digital cameras have millions of them, which produce amazing quality shots.

Having said how easy to use a DSLR camera is this makes it the ideal partner to pick up and take with you when going virtually anywhere. It is one of those things that are hard to put down once you get started. DSLR Photography turns any novice into a true professional in minutes.

So I guess when you look at the comparisons it is easy to see why Digital Photography and Cameras have gone through the roof and become so popular with almost everyone becoming involved or knowing someone that now has the bug…

Why not visit and check out myphotographblog.com a unique type of Blog by Clive Anderson that explores many boundaries and wonders of modern day photography and expressing it using the aid of actual photographs.

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Digital Photography – Teaching an Old Dog a New Trick
By Michael Pheps

Recently you have noticed that your fellow picture takers have a new toy that allows them to see the image instantly and then simply delete it if it is not the image they were trying to capture. You mention to one of them that they must save a lot of film that way and they look at you with an expression that is usually reserved only for those who are senile or insane. You are pretty sure that you are neither of those things, but realize that perhaps it is time to look into a digital camera.

You enter the camera section of your local department store and for a brief period you are not certain anymore that you are not senile. You are pretty familiar with cameras and the way they work, but these descriptions appear to be written in a foreign language! You ask a young clerk for help, but he also speaks in that foreign tongue and leaves you more confused then before. At this point it is likely that you will decide that the way you take pictures is really better anyway and that those new fangled digital cameras are just a passing fad.

That would be an unfortunate decision. Digital cameras are not just a passing trend, but an advanced way to take photographs. They offer a multitude of options that even the most expensive of film based cameras can not. You will need to have a basic understanding of the vocabulary used to find one that meets you needs however. Here are few terms you will need to have a basic comprehension of before you begin your search for a new digital camera.

Pixel Count – There is a lot of technical jargon involved with this, but all you really need to know is that the higher the pixel count the sharper and more detailed the image will be. Also, if you intend to print large images, you will want a camera with a higher pixel count or the images will become blurry when you blow them up.

Sensor Size – Again this is a complex thing, but think about it as the size of the film in a traditional camera. The larger the film size, the better the image. The same is true for sensors. Unless you take very specialized photos a sensor size of 1/1.8″ should be enough.

JPEG – This is the game given to one of the files used to store digital images. What this does is allow the image to be stored on your camera without taking up as much space. Storing it this way does lead to a small loss of detail.

TIFF – This is another image storing file. This allows you to store images without any loss of detail but they take up a lot more room so you will not be able to take as many photographs.

Memory Card – Think of this as the digital camera’s film. This is where the digital images are stored until they are downloaded onto a computer. The higher the megabyte (Mb) size, the more images you will be able to store.

Obviously, this is a brief list of some of the basic terms you need to understand when you begin to compare digital cameras. Hopefully it is enough to allow you to ask informed questions, get a camera that will suit your needs and keep you from having to be the receiver of pitying looks from the younger generation, at least for your camera choice.

Hopefully it is enough to allow you to ask informed questions, get a camera that will suit your needs and keep you from having to be the receiver of pitying looks from the younger generation, at least for your camera choice. Please view the creative Mexico Destination Videography and photography shots in http://www.alecandt.com.

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Digital Photography – DSLR Digital Cameras – Why Get Involved in Modern Photography
By Clive Anderson

As we all know a majority of photographs are images that happen in an instant but are captured by the camera for all time, we share those images with others so that they too can enjoy the great outcome that has been caught in a second of time.

We as a society love to see and in some cases have nice things the way that we generally see them and gain an opinion is from images captured by others using a camera. Once a picture is taken by someone they very soon begin to realise that there is virtually no end to what they have just discovered can take them…

One click is all it takes…

Digital cameras are a great asset to the twenty first century, there are many things that technology and so called progress manages to spoil or even ruin in some cases, but thanks to the advent of DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) and Compact cameras we are able to find, capture, import, and print any image that we discover all within minutes of seeing it.

This technology is so good that even a complete novice can pick up a DSLR digital camera and virtually start taking professional looking pictures within minutes. Gone are the days of cumbersome cameras and slow processing, a modern day camera lets you see exactly what you have just photographed by means of a small LCD screen located on the back.

It is even possible to view in the LCD screen what you are filming or taking a picture of. There are simply too many reasons that stack up to make digital photography such a great media and outlet that some believe it to almost be a therapy for escaping the rigours of everyday life.

Whatever the attraction it is certainly a growing activity and is reflected by the many variations to suit mood, personality, capability, and desire from the camera manufacturers. Hunting and bringing back trophies in the form of pictures using a camera is certainly less harmful on the environment and Mother Nature.

Photography is not just a great hobby and interest that people can enjoy and share with each other, it can be seriously relaxing and in some cases therapeutic. Expressing the many aspects of some great photography is myphotographblog.com.

A blog that allows visitors to explore the many boundaries and wonders of modern day photography with some amazing photographs and links for added enjoyment. So whether you are a professional or a complete novice to photography make your way over to myphotographblog.com and be truly inspired.

Clive Anderson

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Learn Digital Photography – How to Become a Wedding Photographer
By Wayne G Turner

My firsts words to you as you consider the world of wedding photography is, "Are you stark staring crazy?". Why would anyone want to enter this world? There are just so many things that can go wrong and this is one area of photography that cannot be reshot without redoing the whole event which is impossible. You need nerves of steel and the patience of Job. 

Now if you have considered all the pitfalls and weighed the pros and cons and have decided that you are one of the chosen few and can stand the pressure, here are some pointers that will get you to the top of your game.

1. Learn digital photography

This may sound simple and quite broad. If you aren’t an accomplished photographer then learn photography and acquire the skills that you need to shoot great photos. If you are an accomplished film photographer learn all you can about digital photography. You need to function as a digital photographer knowing each of the skills necessary to make you successful. For example, know the limitations and benefits of shooting with digital and what can be improved or rescued in the digital darkroom. You will make mistakes and there will be unforseen problems and you need to know what can be done before you have a heart attack and call the bride with bad news. At my own wedding half the photos were lost because of film problems. A fair amount would’ve been rescued if it had been digital.

2. Learn the basics of wedding photogrpahy

There are two routes to go with this point. Firstly, the self taught route. Buy wedding magazines and books on wedding photography and study them religiously. Get to know the types of shot people like and the scenes they prefer. Great ideas come from wedding magazines. If you want to cheat a little go to a wedding photographer and ask to see their work or look at it on the walls of their studio or shop. The second route is more difficult. Offer your services to a wedding photographer as an assistant. Once you are a wedding photographer you’ll realise how invaluable and assistant can be. Here you’ll learn many tricks and techniques and will pick up tips that you won’t read about in books. The key here again is to learn wedding photography on the job.

3. Plan and practise

More preparation than any other area of photography needs to go into a wedding shoot and planning is essential. Your biggest hurdle is the transition from other genres of photography to wedding photography. When you actually do the shoot you should know every scene, lighting condition, location and sequence of shots. Some photographers go as far as preparing a shot sheet, a sketch of every shot at every location, so that they know one shot after the other and what is coming up next. Each camera setting is noted next to the shot. Maybe a bit overkill to some but the risk of failure is greatly reduced.

4. Dive into the deep end

Offer your services free to friends and family for all kinds of occasions as an unofficial photographer. If you’re brave enough offer to do a wedding or ask permission to take photos in addition to the photographer they have engaged. Get the main photographer’s permission and don’t get in the way. What the experience will do is allow you to learn the best exposures, lighting conditions and using a flash on a regular basis. Nothing helps better than experience and this helps you with the transition to bigger things.

Wedding photography can be a really profitable business if your nerves can take the pressure. It is a very competitive form of photography and many offer cut throat prices. Don’t aim at just average but rather work at acquiring unique skills that will set you apart from the others. The final product should be the deciding factor and not the person’s wallet.

The bottom line with any type of photography is learning the skills and developing your abilities as a photographer. Learn more about photography and continue adding to your skills basket in becoming an accomplished wedding photographer.

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Wayne Turner has been teaching photography for 25 years and has written three books on photography.

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Boudoir photography (also known as glamour photography) is a style of photography designed to create a set of sensual images of adult women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Boudoir literally means a woman’s dressing room or bedroom, and so the bedroom is typically the setting of boudoir photography. This style of photography has become popular recently as a form of a gift from a woman to her significant other. Specifically, a collection of boudoir photographs has become fashionable as a wedding gift from the bride to the groom. Boudoir photography is also popular as a Valentine’s Day, birthday, anniversary or even a surprise “anytime” gift.

Boudoir photography is designed to highlight a woman’s sensual side. The pictures are tasteful, fine-art portraits of the client. These photographs can be taken while the woman wears whatever she chooses, from a wedding dress to lingerie to sports jerseys. (Yes, some sites do recommend things such as jerseys or male work clothes to help bring a piece of the guy’s world into the pictures.) In many studios, nudity is allowed, but once again these are very tastefully done. In other studios nudity is off-limits, and the pictures focus more on the “suggestion” of nudity. This is to say that the woman is pictured in such a way that nudity is implied but never fully revealed.

In the world of glamour photography, the emphasis is all on the client. The uniqueness of each individual woman is what is most important. While many women may worry whether boudoir is right for them, glamour photographers and studios beg to differ. Boudoir photography is not about being a model. Many studios stress that no modeling experience is necessary at all. Furthermore, it is not necessary to tan, get a make-over, or even a haircut before the shoot. It’s actually frowned upon in most cases. The point of these photos is to celebrate the individual, to explore the natural elegance and beauty already present in a woman. As one site instructs: “Remember, your significant other loves YOU.”

In this vein, it is also important to note that boudoir photographs are completely customized and tailored to the desire of the client. How much or how little is shown, how to pose and what to wear are all in the hands of the woman being photographed. This overall personalization is a cornerstone of the boudoir business.

Boudoir photography is typically conducted in a studio with a very small number of employees present. The client will have access to a hairstylist, a make-up artist, and whatever other services the studio offers, but the shoot itself is a private affair more often than not. The idea is to create a comfortable atmosphere, one in which the woman can truly relax, be herself, and focus on how she wants her pictures to turn out.

In many cases, after the photographs are taken the client will have access to them and may be allowed to pick and choose the final proofs as she likes. The photographs will then undergo a digital retouching during which lighting will be adjusted and “trouble areas” will be eliminated. Just as many studios insist that their clients need not be models, they also reassure their potential customers that no matter how perfect a woman’s body, she may be uncomfortable with some areas such as stretch marks, cellulite or scars. In the end, the customer is left with a series of photographs that highlight her own unique and elegant beauty.

Craig Bennett is a freelance copywriter and former college instructor in Business Administration. For several years he was a professional freelance photographer.

You may learn more about the excitement of glamour photography and how to enjoy this art form either as a photographer or as the one being photographed at his blog: http://www.LearnBoudoirPhotography.com

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Best Photography Colleges
By Allan Fernandes

Art is beautiful, and most of the time, is beauty itself. May the medium be painting, sculpting or writing, the artist knows how to capture the essence of the moment, and has the innate capability to make it stand still as time moves on. In photography, a single moment can be captured for a lifetime. So it is not surprising that these days, more and more people are thinking about taking formal training of the said craft.

Many aspiring artists seek for the best photography colleges around. And you ask, what is it exactly should you be looking for in a school? What are the types of courses they give out for a shutterbug like you? More importantly, are these schools capable of honing your passion? They are not called the best photography colleges for nothing.

Programs on best colleges offer history of photography, art history, color theory, composition, technical aspects and all related topics are covered to easily educate and give out the best application process in which the art of photography is involved.

Today, there are a lot of schools which are accredited in offering courses in photography, but the question you should ask is which one can hone your skills the most. The difference about the best photography colleges is that they give you in-depth information about your course since it has a lot of fields, and makes you realize your skill. True, anybody can shoot a picture, but not just anyone can shoot a good one.

The best photography colleges make you understand the technical aspects of the art, and most of them now use digital photography. Aside from that, they also teach how to turn your photograph into a professional quality picture using the computer.

Most notable photography colleges are art schools, such as the Academy of Art University’s School of Photography. As one of the best photography colleges around, they teach the technical and aesthetic qualities a photographer needs, and promise their students of being capable enough to compete in this kind of business. It doesn’t matter to them if you prefer traditional or digital photography; they have staffs that are there to teach you to have an artistic sense wherever you go. It is not surprising that they are one of the best photography colleges today, they know what their students need.

Promising careers in photography are very diverse, some of them are mostly on Portrait, Magazine, Architecture, Landscape, Advertising and Fashion Photography. These can easily be profitable for students that graduated and learned the needed skills for photography.

Also, other aspects of the best photography colleges are not just teaching photography, but how to handle it as a business as well. It is not a surprise to know that this can be a lucrative field, especially when it comes to advertising. They are also capable of helping you find your niche, like knowing if you are more inclined to news photography than travel applications. This beautiful field can be made into your lifetime passion if you know how to pick out the best photography colleges.

My name is Allan and I love arts and I conventionally advise students who want the best for their career as photographers to visit high quality reference sites. When they ask me a good place where they can find good art and photography schools in USA, I forewarn them that the best action to take is to look for reference sites instead of visiting art schools and colleges one by one. You can find on Google good references, but I strongly recommend http://www.findyourartschool.com.

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You Might Enjoy Taking Up Landscape Photography As a Hobby
By Faith Hershman

Whether you wish to start taking landscape photographs as a profession or as a hobby, there are some tips that any beginner can use. Sometimes it is useful to buy a book on the subject of landscape photography, to read about it online or to take a course on it. However, all the information you will need to get started is right here.

There are several types of landscape photographs or nature photography. They include, documentary nature photography, wildlife nature photography, fine art nature photography, nature landscape photography, and close up nature photography. Landscapes surround us everywhere and are a pleasure to look at. Capturing that perfect sunrise or sunset always makes for an amazing photograph.

Just be aware that it is not just about capturing the subject whether it be the sunset or sunrise or a hot desert but it is about the emotion you can evoke from the image. Believe it or not but landscape photographs can evoke a lot of emotion in a persons heart and soul. Just think of Monet’s beautiful landscape portraits, not only do they look amazing and realistic but they also evoke a certain amount of emotion and feeling into the viewers heart.

The equipment needed for landscape photographs can vary depending on the type of landscape photograph you are trying to take. If you want to photographs animals in the wild for instance you will need a lens that can zoom in far so that can get that close shot of the wildlife without getting too close.

Buying books on the subject of landscape photography or reading about it online is adequate, but it is really recommend that you take a class on it. In a formal course or class you will learn the basics that you can take and put into practice right away. These courses are also great because they will teach you how to make the most of the natural light that is available to you. A good course will show you how to take proper landscape photographs.

Landscape photographs are more than just taking pictures of your surroundings. It is about capturing the beauty in nature. Whether you get a beautiful picture of an elephant up against the sunset or the purity of the sunset itself, there is always more than meets the eye with a landscape photograph.

If you happen to be a bit more experienced you can combine your course with joining a nature and wildlife organization. This can be helpful because it may give you access to an animal preserve where you can photograph the animals as well as help feed them and contribute to their welfare.

Getting so involved in the animals they photograph is not for everyone and it is not recommended for beginners. Remember your photographs may be yours but how the world views them may differ from person to person because, everyone is very, very different and people all have different views on the world as we see it. If you love what you do and you do what you love you will be just fine.

Faith has been writing articles online for over 4years now. She has her own informational site on Kitchen Appliances Small where she talks about various topics including how a small blender can help make a world of difference in a compact kitchen. When Faith is not writing articles online or working on her many interest sites, she is enjoying the Los Angeles music scene.

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Underwater Photography – 5 Practical Points To Help Your Photography Session!
By Abhishek Agarwal

We present some useful and practical tips from been there, done that professional photographers who have taken to practicing their art underwater for a reason, whatever the season and bring you these handy hints to excel in a specialized segment of nature photography, here! Take a look -

The nature of underwater photography has undergone a vast sea-change (and there truly is no pun on that) in the last 3 decades: while the mid eighties saw photographers taking to the waters with video and still camera lenses covered with plastic to prevent seepage entering and spoiling their sensitive parts, the nineties saw the development of water-resistant lenses and later water-proof cameras that enabled one to capture moving shots of sea-creatures and underwater life along with flash-enabled lighting. Moving to the year 2000 and beyond, there were lots of improvements in the field of science and technology, which yielded great results for the field of Digital photography; for the whole new burgeoning world of amateur and hobby photographers who were also keen on sea-diving and other water related sports, this meant being able to take photos in hitherto unexplored places and in a candid manner!

Being able to go where few have gone before and get consistently good results from advanced features contained in latest underwater digital cameras supported by long-life batteries, artificial lighting that enhances the focus of underwater subjects and practiced photography skills are some of the advantages modern photographers of today have for themselves.

Underwater photography is now a singular segment warranting its own special techniques, equipment and group of professionals. Apart from naturalists and botanists studying underwater plant species and animal-life, even historians studying wrecks and anthropologists studying life-forms and people giving birth underwater etc are groups that have interest in underwater snapshots besides of course, scientists and biologists who photograph and study marine life.

To ensure your underwater photographs turn out better than usual, there are a few points you’d do well to remember:

- Invest in a basic digital camera meant for underwater photography as you can spoil your normal digicam if you just cover it with plastic to use underwater. Underwater cameras come equipped with special parts that prevent it from getting spoilt even when submerged in murky waters and still manage to give good shots in limited natural light, depending on their quality.
- Always follow the guidelines given with the underwater camera for best results gained by the device as straying from these can result in causing major damage to your precious piece of photographic equipment and be hard to repair, thus cost you dearly.
- Always remember that the deeper you go into the waters, the poorer light conditions you will have to face, so learn the techniques of underwater photography as best as you can to be able to use white (natural) light or some type of artificial ones to counter this issue.
- You can avoid using zoom feature when taking shots underwater and turn off flash wherever possible so the quality of photos is higher and not blurry, which is what it tends to be when flash is used underwater.
- Check for warranty of your underwater camera and do so at the shop if possible – submerge it underwater to check for leaks and get it replaced instead of waiting to try it out on an expedition and then getting disappointed if it doesn’t measure up and ruins the fun of taking underwater shots and your mood.

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Learn Digital Photography – Encouraging Creativity in Photography
By Wayne G Turner

Digital photography could see the death of creativity in photography in general. Why such a harsh statement? Here’s why:

1. Lack of thought.

As a film photographer the consumable costs of photography were much higher. This forced us to think and carefully consider each shot. There was a greater thought process. Using a motor drive for taking multiple shots was for the press photographers who could afford take thirty six images in a few seconds. For the rest of us we had to think more before pressing the button.

2. The Shakespeare effect.

This is the evolutionary idea that if you give a roomful of monkeys a typewriter each and enough time, they will eventually produce a work equal in quality to Shakespeare. There is a similar mindset among digital photographers that if they shoot enough photos, somewhere amongst the thousands will be quality images. You have as much chance as that happening as a monkey.

3. Drive by shooting syndrome.

This is similar to the lack of thought in taking a photo. Because of the multiple shot feature in digital cameras and the low cost of digital photography, it’s quick an easy to take an image. Just like a drive by shooting the camera is pointed in the general direction of the subject and a bunch of images is taken. Then you move on to the next target and fire away again.

So what’s the answer? Plain and simple slow down, right down and smell the roses as the saying goes. The creative process is methodical and well thought out. You need to be able to observe, think and then take action. Because digital photography is so quick, cheap and easy the principles and techniques of photography tend to get sidelined.

Here are a few steps to encourage your creative process.

1. Make or allocate time for your creative process.

Creativity won’t be hurried. At times it may come to you quickly but this is the exception rather than the norm. So sit down and absorb the environment. Observe your surroundings, subjects and any activity. Let it become a part of you.

2. Be selective.

Find something that turns you or rather your creativity on. If this is colour then focus on the rich hues and shades. If it’s an object or subject observe it carefully in relation to it’s surroundings. Now close your eyes and picture the final image.

3. Change your position or viewpoint.

By looking at your subject from different angles, heights or positions the image will change as the subject changes in relation to its environment. All of a sudden you see things you never would have seen.

4. Try something different.

Shoot a traditional tourist shot of your subject and then look for a shot that is completely different, one you’ve never seen before. Make it unrecognisable. Hire a boat and shoot from the the water. Go to the top of a nearby building or if you’re adventurous climb a tree or lie down on your back.

Creativity is often just doing something different. Something that hasn’t been done before. The key element that I have found to creativity is time. So take your time and smell the roses. Your photography will never be the same again. Put photography, creative photography back into digital photography.

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Wayne Turner has been teaching photography for 25 years and has written three books on photography.

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