Here are some ideas for you to think about while shooting as you begin your journey of Discovering Your Creative Vision. Choose one at a time and see where it takes you!
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” Zen Master Shunryo Suzuki
Strategies + Techniques
| Color/Monochrome
Point/Plane/Line Texture Curves Frames Macro Follow the Rules/Break them Duality Multiple readings Ambiguity Abstraction/Representation 2D/3D/4D/5D Place/Location Personality Shape Emotion Emotive Essence Energy Meaning/Candy Lush/Dry Rendering Light/Shadow Painting/Drawing |
Refraction/Reflection/Diffusion/Absorption
Grain/Smooth Gradient/Solid What is it? What isn’t it? Quirky Narrative/Non-Narrative Movement/Stillness Shiny/Dull Irony Fill the frame/Empty the frame Mirror/Window Time Hi Res/Low Res Selective focus Blur-Focus in front/behind Pan-Slow shutter move camera Slow shutter still camera Angles Flat/Immersive Perspective Angle of view unusual views Accidental image Decisive moment Flash Light sources What’s the subject? |