No matter what genre you shoot in, the world we live in often requires content to be filmed at breakneck speeds, and our attention spans correspond to that. It could have been a mistake that kept us from bringing home our best images. This excellent video essay discusses the importance of slowing down (pretty much) and why it can give you better photos.
Coming to you from Michael Shainblum, this great video demonstrates the importance of slowing down and really editing a scene before moving on (and although it’s geared towards landscape photographers, the lesson really applies to all genres. type). We often want to create as much content as possible, especially to keep up with the pace of things like social media, but on the other hand, taking the time to really get to know a scene, get to know your audience. You, experimenting with your lighting, fine-tuning the composition, etc. can be the difference between a suitable image and a truly compelling one, and it is during this time that you often find and strengthen Try your creative voice. Check out the video above for a full rundown from Shainblum.
And if you really want to dive into landscape photography, check out “Photographing the world 1: Landscape photography and post-processing with Elia Locardi. ”
