WHY WE NEED TO TAKE MASSIVE ACTION NOW. Conor McDonnell started out as a teenager wanting to get into concerts for free. After his first chance to photograph a concert, he wanted to do more.
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HOW SEEING WITHOUT THINKING HELPS WITH OUR PHOTOGRAPHY. The concept is to capture the moment of “seeing fresh”.
HOW TO GET CREATIVE WORK DONE. One of the biggest traps for creatives is postponing: Either because of “waiting for inspiration” or because of perfectionism, saying “I`m not good enough yet, conditions are not ideal at the moment,…”
WHY THE VERY NEXT STEP COUNTS. Often, I think: “Man, why don`t I seem to be able to think of a smart plan for my career?” However, thinking about it, it seems smarter to me to just take and engage in one step at a time. And trust that God knows what I don’t, and that he will guide me in the right direction.
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HOW A CRAZY GOAL CAN ADD FUN TO YOUR WORK. Would you like to release a crazy amount of joy and fun in your work? I might just have the secret for you.
Special feeling for special photographs. When feeling emotional, have your camera with you. In my experience, I tend to see more when I feel good.
Feelgood Photography Read Post »
HOW HARD TIMES CAN HELP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY. Do you recall the last days before your personal Corona lockdown? I remember them like it was yesterday and the pictures that I`ve taken.
Lockdown Photography Read Post »
As we start the new year, it`s a good time to go through all our photos of this year. Of course, to reflect on the past twelve months.
This life, I want to avoid saying “I can do that later” to something that I fancy doing.
How to boost your creativity with the copycat technique.
Copying, as “bad” as it might sound, is actually a very good technique to get creative.
Copycat Creativity Technique Read Post »
Be successful by smart storytelling. How do we define success? And are we giving it our own definition, or do we let others define it for us?
The Stories we tell about ourselves Read Post »
Isn`t it that our own mistakes are our best teachers? Yet, I`m still afraid to make mistakes.
How to learn from mistakes Read Post »
Creativity needs some prayers and letting go. It needs fresh air and downtime. Chats with friends, some laughing out loud and being childish.
Some of my favourite photographs are of light. By that, I mean light as the main element; those pictures that are purely about the light.
In fittings at Wunderkind, Wolfgang Joop sometimes grabbed the fabric of a perfectly ironed skirt or blouse and creased and puffed it up slightly to make it look more “alive”.
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How to deal with criticism. Five thoughts after a rather harsh experience with criticism.
Criticism: Five thoughts Read Post »
… Time went on again. Just seconds before it had stopped for her. She thought about their little chat and how he had looked this morning: like New York …
Story (about the pleasure of not having) Read Post »
Be ok with the 50 : 50 of life by photographing the full human experience – including positive as well as negative, and everything inbetween.
How making appointments for your task is freeing up time. Time Manager Dave Crenshaw is calling this “positive procrastination”.
When nothing has to but everything can become. Is your work giving you more energy back than it takes?
Have you ever been out and wondered how to take a picture with yourself in the scene – but without taking a typical selfie?
Happiness is a bigger factor in photography that you might think.
The Happiness Factor (in Photography) Read Post »
How fashion photographs can help you clear out your wardrobe. Detail shots of clothes or shoes are not pointless at all.
Fashion and Memories Read Post »
Here is a simple guide for sustainable habits when fashion shopping.
Fashion Shopping Guide Read Post »
It`s not always easy to fight the good fight at work. Greenwashing habits of the media.
It’s good to loosen up at times. To do stuff with no ambition.
The Secrets of Happiness Read Post »
How to validate your progress. “…But if your goal is the time itself, just the time, then it becomes much simpler and more achievable…”
How habits help with our creativity. “Forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you`re inspired or not.” (Octavia E.Butler in “Bloodchild and Other Stories”).
How to be creative Read Post »
