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If you can’t share it would you still do it?

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Usually Dave

A personal realization and answer to this age old question, with an unexpected answer that is also totally expected. … Continue readingIf you can’t share it would you still do it?

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The importance of Gesture in your photographic compositions

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Usually Dave

Finding an element of a gesture with your subject adds so much to your photograph, even when no people are present. … Continue readingThe importance of Gesture in your photographic compositions

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How An Asset Gathering Mindset Sets You Up For Success With Long Term Projects

Posted on October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 Usually Dave

Does staying unfocused on a specific project when out shooting allow us to speak more directly with our photographic voice in the long run? … Continue readingHow An Asset Gathering Mindset Sets You Up For Success With Long Term Projects

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Stop expecting people to like your photos

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Usually Dave

Not everyone is going to like the work you create and that is actually a good thing. … Continue readingStop expecting people to like your photos

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The ONE question you should ask yourself about your creative passions

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 Usually Dave

Are you really “passionate” about photography, or other creative pursuit, or are you more passionate about the accolades creating your art can bring online? … Continue readingThe ONE question you should ask yourself about your creative passions

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The fundamental disconnect between gear and creativity

Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 Usually Dave

Why do we insist on placing more value on the gear we use to create something than the creative vision we build to actually create? … Continue readingThe fundamental disconnect between gear and creativity

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The top 5 so far : What I’ve learned from looking back at your favorites

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Usually Dave

With hundreds of posts over the years it’s useful to take a look at what the best performing articles have been. Here’s my top 5 of all time! … Continue readingThe top 5 so far : What I’ve learned from looking back at your favorites

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Is it all just B-Roll?

Posted on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 Usually Dave

Are photos without people in them essentially just the equivalent of “B-Roll” footage for a cinematographer? … Continue readingIs it all just B-Roll?

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Collectors vs Creatives

Posted on June 26, 2019September 26, 2019 Usually Dave

Are you a creative or a collector of tools and gear? … Continue readingCollectors vs Creatives

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