The creative process takes many forms and is influenced from artists who can help guide us into different directions. Influences come in different forms, from the things we see, to the mentors who teach us, to the things we read, watch, or even experience — influence can be found everywhere. I reminded myself today about […]
10 Ways to Find Photographic Inspiration
1. View Others’ Work Whether you’re on Flickr, 500px, or Google+, being part of a community can inspire you to go out and shoot. When we look at the work of other photographers, both unknown and known, we can ignite a spark of our own creativity. Just like writers are influenced by books and other […]
Mark Seawell: Why do you love landscape photography?
Exploring Photography Through Others’ Eyes, Part IV Precise-Moment.com’s fourth edition of Exposure is dedicated to landscape photographer Mark Seawell, a retired Air Force veteran and photographer that creates some of the best landscape photography from Europe all the way to the American Southwest. Seawell’s love of photography grew during his long nature walks with his […]
Does Photoshop Ruin Photography?
Editing images in Photoshop is the photographers’ tool of constructing and deconstructing our photographs until it reaches our idea of perfection. However, image editing seems to be getting a bad rap recently, and it almost seems like ‘manipulation’ has become a dirty word. I noticed this recently during the controversy at the World Press Photo […]
Sprout Studio: Professional Photographers All-In-One Management Software
If you’re a pro that has a bustling photography business with client demands, future gigs lined up, or find yourself getting behind, things become overwhelming quickly. And if you’re new to the business, or you’re looking for a way to make things easier in your studio or photography business, there is an all-in-one management software […]
Skip Cohen: What is Photography to You?
Exploring Photography Through Others’ Eyes, Part II Precise-Moment.com’s second Exposure is dedicated to photography marketing guru Skip Cohen, the President and Founder of Marketing Essentials International, a marketing consulting firm specializing in projects dedicated to education in photography. Skip has an amazing track record for making photographic endeavors successful for countless photographers and companies, and […]
Scott Kelby: What is Photography to You?
Scott Kelby: Exploring Photography Through Others’ Eyes Photography has meaning, whether you’re a seasoned professional or it’s your first time holding a new camera. There’s something special when you click the shutter once you’ve found a brilliant radiance of light, natural symmetry, and perfect subjects. These intangible moments are what we experience from making photographs, […]