Tests to raise awareness and improve the performance of Photographic Art
"Photography, as a powerful means of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution. "- Ansel Adams
The word powerful not only describes the picture, but Ansel appointment too. In essence, what you are saying is photography is (and should always be considered) a dynamic art form though in some circles, that is debated until today. In this ongoing series will see a multitude of subject matter and implement key components of the quote from Ansel, expression, communication, perception, interpretation and implementation of each of them. I'll add my point of view, experiences and bring a bit of philosophy in the mix with the objective of open your eyes and mind to the endless possibilities for inspiration and growth as an artist of creative photography.
You will notice that he did motivational speaking. Years as a certified corporate trainer sales has taught me that you or I can not motivate someone with words, actions or our result art. And purely real motivation comes from within each of us. External stimuli, things to see, touch and feel act as the fuel we call inspiration that once communicated, translated and intellectualized within us, becomes the motivation and action. This is a key part of what drives the artistic development and individual style. How much passion to promote and maintain self-discipline that affect the rate and extent to develop his artistic identity. As you can see, There is more to take "good pictures" of faces pointing a camera at a subject. In reality, there is more than that to be technically adept. You must be passionate, disciplined and willing to think outside the box in order to develop her artistic identity is, or in the terminology of Ansel; interpretation.
In terms internationally renowned author and expert on self development, Dr. Wayne Dyer said: "When you change the way you see things, things that we look at start to change." In general, are creatures of habit travel the path of least resistance and our comfort zones tend to have rigid boundaries. From a photographic perspective quote Dr. Dyer is very applicable. Great picture, in my view, does not start to look, but see. It starts with the eyes and then translates into the brain. By controlling the speed of this process you afford yourself the opportunity for a more intimate / impact interaction. This will result in conscience not only an intensification of what around you, but more powerful compositions – the technical basis for large images. For me, this was one of the most important changes I made in my approach to natural landscape photography. Using a large format camera helped in this task, since it only requires more time to make a picture with one. But I found that, by slowing down I started to see beyond the obvious and that helped a new form, the broader perspective and further develop unique and intimate interpretations or composition of matter was going to shoot.
So where do you start in this effort to shape a unique artistic identity? Reduce speed and do not mean only when you have a camera in his hands. Spend more time thinking about the impact the issue has on you and then how you want communicate your point of view or interpretation of this theme. Leave your comfort zone and try new approaches and strive for perfect execution of the photographic process. Rest assured that will give greater attention to the rules of eternal process later in this series. Go beyond the limits of your comfort zone and embrace the idea that change is the only constant in time and that can be as exciting and rewarding as it is disconcerting.
Let me conclude with something that Pablo Picasso once said, "Always I'm doing what I can do, so I can learn to do it. "Sounds simple, but this approach requires a commitment to self-discipline. You achieve coherence through the implementation of repetition in all aspects of photography, which eventually becomes the mental muscle memory or photographic process routine. This will artistic benefits if they are standing on the southern edge of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, on Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, or your own garden. It is the first month of the New Year and what better time for a new beginning, new perspective and find new levels of artistic individuality. I hope you are inspired to return and participate in these exercises of contemplation and discovery. Focusing more on his artistic thought process will help your photography, a powerful means of expression and communication. "Until next time, be careful.
About the Author
Ron Leonetti has been capturing natural landscapes with his large format view camera for publication, stock and retail sale for over 20 years. You will find Ron’s work in The Nature Conservancy’s published materials as well as text books, calendars, periodicals, posters and corporate marketing campaigns. His critically acclaimed photography is widely exhibited and is extensively represented in many private and corporate art collections worldwide. Visit his website to learn more about his stock and fine art nature photography work or to purchase one of his nature prints for sale in his store gallery.