Category Archives: Inspiration

How To Be Creative by Off Book & PBS Digital Studios

Posted on 7 October 2013 by

Want to be more creative? Check out this is fascinating video that examines the creative process by questioning some of the myths surrounding it. What is the creative process? Is there such a thing as originality? Can the creative process … Continue reading →

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Observations – Street Art Wynwood Art District Miami

Posted on 14 August 2013 by

We had a great trip to Miami on Saturday to check out the Wynwood Art District Art Walk. Of course we stopped at Versailles for an amazing cafe con leche before heading over to Wynwood. We arrived as a film … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Quote On Photography By Stephen Shore

Posted on 12 August 2013 by

Here’s an interesting quote on photography from Stephen Shore to get you thinking creatively. “There’s something arbitrary about taking a picture. So I can stand at the edge of a highway and take one step forward and it can be … Continue reading →

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Inspiring photo from Creative Sparks – Bill Lord

Posted on 9 August 2013 by

This week’s featured photograph from my Creative Sparks creativity workshop is by Bill Lord. Bill recently began coming to Creative Sparks after taking a long hiatus from photography. Here’s a photograph he made over the weekend while exploring a local scrapyard with his … Continue reading →

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Minor White Quote On The Power Of Photography

Posted on 5 August 2013 by

I love this quote on the power of photography from Minor White. Can you think of any images that you hold in your memory? Why do they have power? “The reason why we want to remember an image varies: because … Continue reading →

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Great Quote About Photography From John Szarkowski

Posted on 29 July 2013 by

Here’s provocative quote on photography from John Szarkowski: “Photography is a contest between a photographer and the presumptions of approximate and habitual seeing. The contest can be held anywhere…” John Szarkowski was the Director of Photography at The Museum of … Continue reading →

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Creative Photography Ideas From Creative Sparks Creativity Workshop – Jenna Lanam

Posted on 26 July 2013 by

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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Inspiring quote on photography from Ralph Gibson

Posted on 22 July 2013 by

Ralph Gibson is a contemporary American photographer born in Los Angeles, California in 1939. He studied photography while in the U.S. Navy then at the San Francisco Art institute. He went on to assist Dorothea Lange and Robert Frank while … Continue reading →

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Inspiring quote on photography by Elliot Erwitt

Posted on 15 July 2013 by

Here’s an inspiring quote on photography from Elliott Erwitt. In the 2011 International Center of Photography’s ICP Infinity Award for Lifetime Achievement announcement Erwitt is described as “distinguished as both a documentary and commercial photographer, Erwitt has made some of the … Continue reading →

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Creative photography ideas from Creative Sparks – Phil Reid

Posted on 12 July 2013 by

We had a fantastic Creative Sparks Creativity Workshop last night! Thank you to everyone who was there for sharing your photography and ideas with us. The photos were strong, emotional and engaging and the creativity was flowing! This weeks featured … Continue reading →

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