Setting Limits for Better Photography
Posted: November 19, 2019
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Creative blocks can happen to every photographer. Reaching the point that you just can't seem to find inspiration and focus can be really frustrating. Rather than going out and shooting anything you see, with every setting you know, sometimes setting limits can re-spark your creativity. These exercises can help you overcome the blocks and get back to shooting great images.
Ana Mireles, photographer and contributor to Digital Photography School, shares how to use creative exercises to achieve better photography.
Every photographer can feel stuck at some point. I find this often happens when you have learned all the technical basics, and it’s time for you to start finding your way. Is this you? Here are some creative photography exercises than can help you shake things up. Keep on reading to see how setting limitations can help you to achieve better photography.
Have you ever been to a restaurant that has a huge menu but you can’t decide what to order? The same thing can happen with your photography. Having the ability to photograph anything can seem daunting. That’s why setting limits before you start shooting can help you focus.
You can set a limit regarding the idea or project you want. In this photo, I decided to limit my idea to fruits as a topic. You can also limit the tools and techniques that you can use – for example, using long exposure times. Here are some creative photography exercises to get you started.
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Creative Photography Exercises: Setting Limitations to Achieve Better Photography, on
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