Author: cedric

I discussed wanting but failing to start a project lately. My conclusion was that if you can’t find an obvious project, one way of starting could be to choose a technology, a constraint, or a theme, then go out and take photos to see where it goes.

I was in Oslo lately (for work). So I decided to put that conclusion into practice. I decided:

• Not to shoot monochrome because it’s currently my comfort zone.
• Shoot only streets, because landscapes are a safe zone for me and I want to learn street (human activity) photography.
• Use only one camera and travel light.

Finally, I decided to experiment with a few techniques:

• Camera movements.
• Shadows.
• Patterns.

Continue reading “Applying My Own Lessons”

I’ve spent the better part of six months telling myself I need a photography project. The logic is sound: focused work develops technique faster than scattered shooting, sustained exploration reveals patterns in my visual thinking, and constraints paradoxically liberate creativity. Yet here I sit, project-less, waiting for something to ignite sufficient passion to sustain months of dedicated work.

Continue reading “Why Can’t I Start a Photography Project?”