Fine Art

Inadequacy and Not "Good Enough"

Inadequacy and Not "Good Enough"

 I like to think I am an optimistic and positive person. I am lucky to not have many depressing thoughts or times that are that low. Still, I am vulnerable to feeling like I am just not good enough or like I have failed miserably. 

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Photography's Renaissance

Photography's Renaissance

While in the UK in June I visited the National Portrait Gallery. It featured various famous pieces done of people like George Washington, Queen Elizabeth, Ian McKellen, Martin Luther, Mary Queen of the Scots, etc… There was a nice addition of photography to the museum though, which was a surprising and refreshing thing to see.

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Shapes and Patterns in Landscapes

Shapes and Patterns in Landscapes

 It is always fun to challenge the eye. It helps us to become better photographers while also appreciating composition and art even more. A fun yet-simple idea is to think about and use shapes and patterns in your photography!

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Photography's Influence on History

Photography's Influence on History

When people look at the imagery produced today it will surely not be with the same viewpoint we have today. The world is ever changing and the landscapes we love to photograph will likely appear very different.

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Finding Oneself in Landscapes

Finding Oneself in Landscapes

When starting out shooting landscapes it is easy to get lost in the noise of it all. You can make a lot of progress in the technical side of photography, but the images you shoot start to lose a sense of originality, inspiration, and feeling like they are your own.

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Part-Time Landscape Photographer

Part-Time Landscape Photographer

 If you weren’t aware, I have a photography business centered around my landscape images. I sell prints! I don’t do it full time though, and that is ok. It takes a lot of work as it is!

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Instagram Photography in 2018

Instagram Photography in 2018

So, is it worth it? Does Instagram’s evils justify the benefits of continuing to use the app? It is important to constantly be self-aware and reevaluate what it is worth to you. I know I am!

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Representation and expression

Representation and expression

When it comes to art many will argue that the medium used has to be able to be a form of expression and represent something more.

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