There are three words related to photography I hate. Sadly, these particular words are now part of the basic photography vocabulary commonly spoken by most photographers. Long ago I decided to replace these three ugly words with more positive alternatives when speaking or writing about photography.
Read MoreWe spend so much time and effort chasing success without having a clear idea of what it means to be successful. My own journey has taken me to a place where achieving a sustainable balance between financial needs, modest and attainable goals and a happy and healthy life is what I’m now moving towards as I manifest success in my own life.
Read MoreWhy is it that some photos strike a chord with our audience and why do some images transcend the reach of our usual audience and go viral? Many years of practical experience as a photography teacher and purveyor of fine art photography has contributed to the formation of my own viewpoint on this topic.
Read MoreI dedicate the photos in this post to my uncle, Bill Gearon, who died in the city of Bendigo, Australia on 13 May 2013. He was 97 years of age.
Read MoreGreat subject matter makes for great photos. Here’s how I go about exploring both conventional and unconventional subject matter to make more emotive and visually dynamic photos.
Read MoreWhat is subject matter in photography and how can you use composition to better define the subject in your photos? Many years of practical photography, and lots of research along the way, enables me to describe and illustrate this fundamental, yet quite profound image making consideration.
Read MoreHas the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to delay your travel plans? I know I've rescheduled flights several times since 2020. Will you travel overseas during 2023?
Read MoreWhile life is full of challenges I was determined to discover how living a creative life would enable me to follow my bliss. I felt sure happiness would follow.
Read MorePhotographs have a life unto themselves. My explorations have determined that our best photos do far more than merely representing the world they depict.
Read MoreTravel isn’t always easy. My adventures include good and bad travel experiences, adding to the richness of my life and giving me wonderful stories to tell.
Read MoreThe Bridge on the River Kwai is an historically important site that explores the atrocities committed during the construction of the Siam-Burma Death Railway. My own visit and subsequent research really opened my eyes to the horrors associated with that infamous railway line.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the phrase everything old is new again? Let's explore that notion by looking back at my time playing in a surf band: The Swinging' Hi-Tones.
Read MoreBy exploring notions of subject and meaning in photography I’ve been able to progress to more expressive and creative image making. Here’s what I’ve discovered along the way.
Read MoreHere's how creative photography will enable you to make more visually dynamic and emotively powerful photos.
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