Photo-Philosophy
Photography is Attitude, Not Hardware
Photography is an art that is based on vision and intent. It is about attitude, regardless of your equipment. We can blame the layman, but we are equally to blame. Find out why, read on.
Staying Centered as a Photographer
Centering your mind allows you to work most effectively in any creative process. But what does staying centered mean? And how can we center ourselves? Read on to learn more.
Look Silly (And Create Great Photos)
Photographers are a crazy bunch. Laying on the pavement, climbing trees – standing on crates just to get the right angle. We can collect some pretty interesting comments and gather a lot of strange looks. It’s inevitable. But we need to overcome. In this article, I share about my own silly experiences and how I overcame my own fears.
The Merits of a Pocket Camera
Pocket cameras vs. SLR – is there really a debate to be had? There is a place for both in anyone’s camera bag (or pocket), and a pocket camera has just as much merit as an SLR. To see our full thoughts, read on.
Some Days are not Photo Taking Days
Things to do on a gloomy, uninspiring day. We’ve got a list of ideas – all photography related, but none of them require you to pick up your camera.
Learning From One Month of Daily Photos
After a month of shooting daily, I have garnered some more insight into the benefits and hindrances of such a project. It’s a challenge, but there’s a lot to be learned. In this follow-up post, I share all of my insights from my own experiences.
Your Preferred Copyright License (Poll)
We’re curious about how you license your photos. We’re also testing the idea of embedding twtpolls into our blog. Please feel free to comment about both.
Photos Shouldn’t Need Explanation (But Titles Help)
A picture is work a thousand words. On the flip side, if you have a great photograph, why should you need to describe it? Understand the importance of a photo’s ability to tell its own story.
Pride: A Photographer’s Best Growth Tool
Pride is everything and anything in your work. Like many aspects of our art form, there is a delicate balance. Learn to control your pride and use it to your benefit your photography in this article.
Tips For Reaching Your Photography Goals In The New Year
Many of you have made New Years Resolutions to achieve certain goals this year. You’ll also have to remind yourself to keep yourself on track throughout the year. Here’s a list of tips that will help you to achieve your goals in photography, no matter what they are.
Making Time for Photography – 1/60th of a Second at a Time
Having trouble finding time for your photography? Time to get a little creative with your time and your efforts. Here’s a list of some ways you can incorporate more photography into your day.
The Impact of Experience on Failed Photo Ratios
Many inexperienced photographers look forward to the day when they can expect to trash fewer failed photos. But is that necessarily the case? For that matter, is that ideal? Read on to see what you can expect as you grow as a photographer.
Be An Ignorant Photographer Again And Learn To Be Great
Do you remember when you first started shooting photos? Your shots really were awful – or were they? Looking back on your works, you may find that your early stuff was actually pretty good. Perhaps we need to learn to be ignorant again. Read on to learn more.
Planning for Future Equipment
Upgrades, additions and improvements – hard things to come by, especially in an economy such as this one. But don’t fear, Shutter Photo has several tips to help you plan for and acquire your next upgrade. Read on to see how we can help.
Emotions Dictate Photography
Do you really have a strong relevance as it relates to your photogenic world? The ever-changing world effects your emotions, and you need to be aware of how it all works. If this confuses you…read on.
