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Index
Cover Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Finding Your Groove
Discovering and Developing Personal Interests
Photographic Rhythm
How Your Equipment Affects Your Photographic Rhythm
Chapter 2: Your Interests and Your Imagery
Finding Your Photographic Interests
The Starting Point of Photographic Seeing and Creativity
Compositional and Lighting Considerations
Composition
Light
Example Images: Applying Compositional and Lighting Considerations
Eliminating Problems in Advance with Careful Looking and Seeing
Improving Your Seeing with Film
Print Size
Getting Feedback and Responding to It
The Importance of Feedback in Shaping My Work and Yours
Exercise Completed
Chapter 3: Who Are You Trying to Please?
Personal Work versus Professional Work
Pleasing Yourself versus Pleasing Others
Professional Necessities versus Personal Expression
Personal Satisfaction versus Photographic Sales
The Impediments to New and Different Work
Breaking Barriers
Photographs versus Fine Art Photographs
The Power of Photography
Emotional Effects of Photography
The Psychological High of Photography
Chapter 4: Finding Inspiration for Realism or Abstraction
Inspiration from Daily Life
Photographic Inspiration Near and Away from Home
Inspiration from Literature
Inspiration from Music
Interpretation of Realism and Abstraction
Color in Realism and Abstraction
The Importance of Defining Your Expressive Goals
We See Similar Patterns in Different Subjects
Chapter 5: The Heart of Intuition and Creativity
Creativity Requires Preparation
What Drives Creativity?
“Know Thyself”
Applying Insight and Intuition to Photography
Trusting Your Intuition
Finding Opportunities for Creativity
Personal Examples of Creativity
Example #1: The Darkness and Despair Series
Example #2: “Spit Photography”
Example #3: Labradorite
Example #4: Aftermath
Creativity in Unexpected Places
Moving Ahead with Creativity
Pushing Yourself versus Pressuring Yourself
Putting Everything to Use
Chapter 6: Learning Through Photography Workshops and Associates
Photography Workshops
Misguided Education in the Arts
The Benefits of Photographing with Others
Reviewing the Work of Others and Vice Versa
Finding Photographic Associates
Openness from Instructors
Chapter 7: Technical Knowledge, Materials, and Equipment for Creative Purposes
Using Technique for Creative and Educational Purposes
Combining Known Ideas in New and Creative Ways
You Cannot Rely on Good Technique Alone
Materials, Equipment, and their Openings to Creativity
Chapter 8: Breaking the Rules and Following Your Passion
Working with Light
Cedar Breaks, Winter
Rooftops, Heidelberg
Photographing My Passion; Finding Yours
Photography as a Creative Art Form
Defining My Goals; Defining Yours
Technical Information
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