More Than A Camera: Are You A Photographer, Artist or a Content Creator?
March 28, 2026
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On a regular basis, I am asked to provide my opinions on photographers in the area. It's a difficult question to answer for different reasons. For one, I tend not to focus on the work of others; I’m preoccupied with my own development, but the question is impossible to answer because in today’s image-driven world, the lines between creative roles a...
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Using Color To Tell A Story (A Guide For Creative Directors)
February 15, 2023
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Photographers and Creative Directors can use color in a variety of ways to tell a story or convey a particular mood or emotion. Here are some ways that photographers use color to tell a story:
Color symbolism: Different colors can be associated with different emotions or ideas. For example, red is often associated with passion, energy, or danger,...
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Exposing The Exposure Triangle
February 14, 2023
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Photography is an art form that can capture and convey a wide range of emotions, feelings, and messages through the use of light, composition, and timing. Understanding the exposure triangle is crucial to master this art form and take stunning photographs. The exposure triangle is the relationship between three crucial elements in photography: aper...
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Can You Get Professional Photo Resuts With A Cell Phone?
November 18, 2022
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Over the last several years, cell phone optics have made a significant leap forward. What wasn't even a consideration just four or five years ago has professionals collectively rethinking their positions. I would have laughed if someone had told me five years ago that we would discuss this topic. I mean, a cell phone as a tool for producing profess...
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Professional Photographer vs Photographer
November 09, 2022
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What differentiates a professional photographer from a photographer? Before I start angering people, let me first say this is just my opinion, and the ideas I present are not written in any journal and are certainly open for debate. If you ask google, the simple answer is someone that earns a living as a photographer, or 50% of their income is deri...
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