Practical Exercises [Coming Soon]

As you become more familiar with taking everyday photos, you can start to work on the quality of your photos by learning and applying the following principles. These are simple tips designed to help you become aware of other principles that apply to photography.

Start Where You Are
Observe
Shoot What It Feels Like
Idea Starters
Shooting for Instagram
Shoot a Photo Essay
5 Object, 5 Stories
Shape
Story Structure
Stories Within Stories
Moments
Linger Longer

Photos & The Stories Behind Them [Coming Soon]

The Great Fire
The Story of Mitch & Photos
Coloring
Serendipity
Little Signatures
Mother & Son
Playground
Stumble
Christmas Memories
On Life & Dying
The Shadow of Death Looming
Wishing It Weren't SO

Capture Simplicity

THE PRINCIPLE:

When it comes to everyday photography, it's often the simple things that are the most profound. As you embark to take everyday photos, don't worry about taking complicated photos. In fact, most of the time, complicated photos aren't that interesting and in fact distracting. Just capture the simple truths of your life. I love how one leans against the fence pole is simple but can tell a beautiful story about that person's personality. The way somebody sits on the couch and reads a book can do just the same.

When you think of the word simple, think singular: a singular expression, motion or object of affection. Sometimes one thing can say many things.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Try to capture that one thing.