Category Archives: Creativity
Inspiring photograph by Creative Sparks photographer Laurie Young
We had another amazing Creative Sparks session last night. Lots of great photos and insights from the group. I always enjoy our Thursday evenings and want to thank everyone who was been there over the past few months for participating … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston, creative, ideas, Irish Famine Memorial, Laurie Young, photography, Vero Beach
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Inspiring quote on creativity by Paul Caponigro
Here’s a beautiful quote on photography & creativity from Paul Caponigro. “At the root of creativity is an impulse to understand, to make sense of random and often unrelated details. For me, photography provides an intersection of time, space, light, … Continue reading
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Tagged creative, Paul Caponigro, photography, quotes
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Creative photography from Creative Sparks photographer Jenna Lanam
This weeks featured image from my Creative Sparks creative photography class comes from Jenna Lanam. I’m immediately drawn to the vibrant colors and crystalized bubbles in this image. As I look closer the bubbles appear to be floating upwards from … Continue reading
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Tagged Aric Attas, creative sparks, Florida, glass, Jenna Lanam, photography class
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Inspiring Quote From Photographer Alfred Stieglitz
“The great geniuses are those who have kept their childlike spirit and have added to it breadth of vision and experience.” – Alfred Stieglitz … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Creativity, Ideas, Photography, Quotes
Tagged Alfred Stieglitz, clouds, equivalents, photography, quotes
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Creative photography idea from Creative Sparks photographer Nancy Alderman
This week’s creative photography ideas comes from Creative Sparks photographer Nancy Alderman. Those of you who know me or are familiar with my work know my enthusiasm for images that are cosmic, celestial, mysterious and even spiritual. This image strikes me … Continue reading
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Tagged creative, ideas, moon, Nancy Alderman, photography
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Creative photography ideas from Creative Sparks creativity workshop – Jenna Lanam
Sometimes it’s nice to get out of town to get a fresh perspective on things. This week’s featured photograph from my Creative Sparks creativity workshop is by Jenna Lanam. The image was taken on her recent trip to St. Augustine, Florida. … Continue reading
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Tagged color, creative, ideas, Jenna Lanam, photography, St. Augustine
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Creative photography ideas from Creative Sparks – Nancy Alderman
This week’s creative photography idea comes from Nancy Alderman. I am fascinated by the organic and mysterious qualities of this photo. Very beautiful and captivating! Nancy has taken my Discovering Your Creative Vision creativity workshop and Photoshop Elements for Photographers … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity workshops, Florida, Nancy Alderman
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Creative Inspiration from Creative Sparks
My students continue to surprise, amaze and inspire me every week. I have decided to post a photo from our Creative Sparks sessions on Thursday nights each Friday morning to share the inspiration with you. The first image comes from … Continue reading
Become More Creative By Cultivating Beginner’s Mind
Suzuki Roshi’s book Zen Mind, Beginner’s mind is one of the best introductions to Zen philosophy and a great way to inspire your creativity. In it he writes “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s … Continue reading
Creative Inspiration from Photographer Saul Leiter
This is a preview of an independent documentary on the amazing photographer Saul Leiter. The film is currently on the indie film circuit and is expected out on DVD this summer. It looks like an intimate portrait of a fascinating … Continue reading
Posted in Artist Interviews, Creativity, Inspiration, Photography, Videos
Tagged color photography, interviews, Saul Leiter, video
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