From Camera, to Vision, to Heart, with Jennifer Spelman

I believe there are three plateaus every photographer encounters. First, excited to have acquired a camera, the new photographer passionately dives into learning its technical nuances. So this first plateau is one of menus, spinning dials and focus on the camera itself. Creativity is often stifled by a clashing of the left brain with the right.

Eventually the photographer establishes an understanding with the camera and the focus can shift to the subject. This is the plateau where vision is developed. Subtleties in light and moment are realized. A sense of composition and balance is discovered. Creativity is allowed to flex.

The final plateau is the evolution of view, from the subject to the self. The photographer now understands that what makes an image timeless is the expression of a unique point of view. It's only when universalities become personalized that creativity can truly be unleashed.

Learn more from Jennifer in her workshop
Basics of Digital Photography
July 25 - July 31, 2010

Or look into having Jennifer a mentor with the Workshops Mentorships Program. Visit her blog Photo Coleslaw to see what she’s up to.