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The Heart of a Hobbyist

Aloha — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:02:36 +0000

The camera should be an extension of the mind. And the mind of a hobbyist is different from the working photographer.

5 Myths about Creativity a Photographer Should Bust

Aloha — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:27:59 +0000

You don't have to be a child prodigy to be creative. In fact, it can happen at any time in your life. Let's bust some myths about what it means to be creative.

Does Gear Really Make You a Better Photographer?

Aloha — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:19:27 +0000

Gear doesn't make you a better photographer. It's when the gears in your mind start working well, that you create awesome shots. The photographer's mind is where good shots come from.

When You Have to Wing It

Aloha — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:23:50 +0000

What if you have to make it up as you go along? There is a way to prepare for that assignment, even when you have little or no creative information at the start.

10 Practical Ways to Improve Visual Problem Solving

Aloha — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:01:46 +0000

A visual problem solver arranges whatever existing conditions she finds on location into harmonious images. Here are 10 practical ways to develop your visual problem solving and make your images pop.

10 Songs You and Your Camera can Hum Together

Aloha — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:38:01 +0000

Random: Do you have a playlist of songs to shoot to? What's the music that helps you get great imagery? Here's an ode to photography.

Five Signs of Creative Burnout and Seven Ways to Combat it

Aloha — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:37:51 +0000

How do you keep your passion and sense of wonder when you're tired? Here's how you can combat creative burnout.