Seeing Creatively in Photography…….Part 1
The following is the first part of a free tutorial that covers the concepts of ‘Creative Seeing and Visualisation’. For the last four years, this has been our most popular workshop at VSP, and the below notes form part of the content that we cover in the workshop.
What is Creative Seeing?
In its broadest possible sense, seeing creatively can be understood as identifying a potential photograph from what lays in front of you. We sometimes refer to this as ‘visualizing’, and others might refer to it as using a ‘creative eye’. Despite the many names it has, one thing remains constant – it is most likely the challenge of spotting a potentially successful photograph. There is a wonderful cohesion between almost every type of photographic endeavor – every type of photographic course or workshop. Whether you are a fashion photographer trying to work out how to construct the shoot, or you’re just reading a photography book on the train going to work, one thing unites us all: we are all seeking to find and create successful images. (more…)
Posted November 26, 2009