Top Creative Photographers Have 10 Things in Common: Part One
Do you struggle with creativity? In the first of this two-part series, we will look at what science and psychology have discovered about people who are creative. The good news is that they are habits that you can learn. Here are some exercises to help you with that.
Creativity is an elusive thing. It's so easy to take a photo that is nothing more than a recording of what we see. However, research has discovered creative people's common traits and behaviors and, with learning, practice, and exercise, we can become more creative with our photography.
1. Challenge Commonly Held Beliefs
I am a great believer that commonly held beliefs should be challenged. If we don’t challenge them, we don’t think for ourselves. Unless you live in an autocratic and oppressive society, thinking for yourself is generally considered a good thing. Challenging the world around us is an important aspect of creativity. Every human progression has resulted from people thinking differently. Read More…