I have a Mindful Photography Practice that invites you to create a set number of photos in a small space – something less than 20 metres square – in a set period of time. During the practice you turn off your review screen to encourage an attention to what you are seeing in the moment. No deleting and no review of the photos until the completion of the practice is an additional creative limitation.
I like creative limitations that encourage your attention to the moment. That’s probably no surprise to regular readers. Limitations to your practice inspire your imagination. When this is coupled with guidelines that develop your ability to truly see what is in front of you there is an inevitable consequence. Intriguing photographs.
Proof is in the pudding huh? Here are a few of my favourite creations from just such a practice last week. My creative limitations, including no deletion or review, included 20 photos in 45 minutes in a 10 metre square area. If I am honest I lost the count, immersed in the photo creation is my excuse! From those 20 I have a selection of 7 to share here. Do you like them?
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