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5 months 2 weeks ago - 5 months 2 weeks ago #758398 by Kyle O
Hey fellow photographers, quick question – do any of you ever write about your photos? I'm asking for a reason, promise it's not just for fun!

So, here's the deal: my photo game has changed a lot recently. For a while, I was snapping pics like a tourist lost in a theme park, not really seeing the pattern in what I was shooting, my wife says I'm having a mid life thing. Then, one day, I sat down and wrote about some of my photos, and it was like a lightbulb moment. Suddenly, I understood what was catching my eye and it helped me zoom in on what I really wanted to capture. Not going to sugar coat this, the first handful were painful to write as I didn't know what to put down.  I saw someones FB post talking about how they would write about their photos and it added depth and new interest.

Do you guys do this too? I'm curious if writing helps you figure out your photo mojo. If you've written something about your work and it's out there for the world to see, feel free to drop a link. I'd love to check it out and see what you're all about!
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5 months 2 weeks ago #758409 by db3348
Occasionally I write a small dialogue when I post images to certain forums ,  to explain my reason for and / or method of shooting and editing to the intended audience .
But other than that, no .
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5 months 2 weeks ago #758450 by Photo Amigo
I tried to when I started, but that only lasted like 3 months :rofl:
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5 months 2 weeks ago #758527 by Red Wing Photography
When I remember, yes.  But I'm so bad about this and often forget.  But when I do, it's good information to reflect on later when looking at images on my computer or future planning.  
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4 months 4 weeks ago #759117 by EOS_Fan
I use to back in the day, but now too lazy :rofl:
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4 months 3 weeks ago #759206 by Otto F
Not unless it's for work and I need to remember something about the shot.  
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4 months 3 weeks ago #759230 by Chris Grimm
Yeah, not unless there is something very specific I need to keep track for a client
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4 months 3 weeks ago #759320 by JaneK
No 
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4 months 2 weeks ago #759452 by Wyrick Photography
During gigs that I'm paid for, yes I do.  Typically it's stuff like best vantage points, client requirements, and so forth.  
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4 months 2 weeks ago #759515 by josephnolan
no i just save them for memories when i dont forget about it why i have to write 
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4 months 2 weeks ago #759564 by CharleyL
23 years ago I had a Sony camera that could be set to record a short audio file immediately following the shot, so I could just say the important information about the shot. The audio file had the same file number as the shot, but was in audio format so the suffix was different. This feature had me keeping records about each shot that I could then review later.

All of my cameras since then have not offered this feature. I started to keep written notes, but that didn't last long. Today it never happens. I do miss that audio file feature, but love my present cameras. 

Charley
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4 months 1 week ago #759735 by Chuck Liley
No, but I use to write down location.  But now I just take out my iPhone and snap a photo of my camera facing the direction of my frame and the iPhone records the exact location.  Then on my phone I save that photo.  
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4 months 1 week ago #759816 by Owen
Just random notes so I don't forget a spot that I took the shot at.
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4 months 6 days ago #759961 by Overread
I'm the same way, when I remember I'll write down specifics about the spot and shooting conditions. 
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4 months 6 days ago #759971 by Razky

Kyle O wrote: Hey fellow photographers, quick question – do any of you ever write about your photos? I'm asking for a reason, promise it's not just for fun!
So, here's the deal: my photo game has changed a lot recently. For a while, I was snapping pics like a tourist lost in a theme park, not really seeing the pattern in what I was shooting, my wife says I'm having a mid life thing. Then, one day, I sat down and wrote about some of my photos, and it was like a lightbulb moment. Suddenly, I understood what was catching my eye and it helped me zoom in on what I really wanted to capture. Not going to sugar coat this, the first handful were painful to write as I didn't know what to put down. I saw someone's FB post talking about how they would write about their photos and it added depth and new interest.
Do you guys do this too? I'm curious if writing helps you figure out your photo mojo. If you've written something about your work and it's out there for the world to see, feel free to drop a link. I'd love to check it out and see what you're all about!

I've always known why I enjoy photography, so no need to remind myself.
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