Vision Part 6-Creativity Remembered

October 19, 2013 ·

Alain Briot

Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.M. C. Escher

1 - IntroductionIn the previous essay we looked at the characteristics shared by creative people. In this essay we are going to look at ways of generating creativity.

You may ask ‘why do I need to be more creative? The reason is simple. At a time when nearly everyone has a camera and access to software to fine tune their photographs, simply creating good photographs is no longer enough to stand out amongst the multitude of photographers that compete for attention. Having great gear is nice but not enough because other photographers can purchase the same gear and learn to use it. Having great software is not enough because other photographers can purchase the same software and learn to use it. Having access to great subject matter or locations is not enough because other photographers can have access to the same subject matter and locations.

So what can truly m...

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Alain Briot creates fine art photographs, teaches workshops and offers DVD tutorials on composition, raw conversion, optimization, printing and marketing. Alain is the author of Mastering Landscape Photography, Mastering Photographic Composition and Marketing Fine Art Photography. All 3 books are available from Alain’s website as well as from most bookstores. You can find more information about Alain's work, writings and tutorials as well as subscribe to Alain’s Free Monthly Newsletter on his website. You will receive over 40 essays in PDF format, including chapters from Alain’s books, when you subscribe.