Nat Geo Photographer, Dewitt Jones on Creativity

Something about the subject made you want to push the shutter release in the first place, but working it from different angles, trying different lenses and different times of the day can turn a snap into a masterpiece.

Think you'll like this little movie. It shows how you may need to keep working a subject till you get what you want...

www.trainingabc.com/Everyday-Creativity-p-16230.html

Matthew

Well done Matthew...

This is just another example of how you have impacted this forum in such a positive way. I read your explanations to questions even though I might "know" the answer from my perspective. You have impressed me each time. Thank you for this piece.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. That makes all the difference to me when what I do is appreciated. I of course have an ulterior motive for being here, and that is to get people to register for my online course. But, it is a good course and teaches you what a pro "should" know before putting up a plaque. So, it's not a bad thing. I have many grads making a whole lot of $$ with the knowledge they gained.

I really like what I do, and love it when those lightbulbs go off in my students minds (as you know I teach Zen style, so it's about "thinking" not mimicking others). I also really like it when they take a pic and the pride comes through. They understand what they did, why they did it and wowed themselves. It also gives them a respect for what it takes to become a photographer, not just a camera owner.

Thank you again. I enjoy teaching so much that I like to share even with those who aren't my students, so I'll be hanging around. A bit of appreciation is all I need to keep going.

BTW I noticed in your last picture post you did what Dewitt talks about here. You "knew" there was a picture there, and kept working it. Good job my friend!

Matthew

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I just now got the email.

Matthew

"re-framing a problem into a opportunity"

What a great video, thank you for posting

This video was the best 18 minutes I have watched. Very informative.

Excellent

Thanks. I never miss an opportunity to hear or read Dewitt Jones.

Thanks for the kind words guys. Come friend me on Facebook and see what I've been doing lately.

Welcome Mr. Jones,

A guy at my bank sent me the link, and I felt I had to share it. Great stuff!

I've not been published in Nat Geo, but had some teachers who were who opened my eyes as to what photography is really about. I have much appreciation for the work you guys do.

Hope to see you posting more.

Matthew

MLKstudios wrote: Thank you, thank you, thank you. That makes all the difference to me when what I do is appreciated. I of course have an ulterior motive for being here, and that is to get people to register for my online course. But, it is a good course and teaches you what a pro "should" know before putting up a plaque. So, it's not a bad thing. I have many grads making a whole lot of $$ with the knowledge they gained.

I really like what I do, and love it when those lightbulbs go off in my students minds (as you know I teach Zen style, so it's about "thinking" not mimicking others). I also really like it when they take a pic and the pride comes through. They understand what they did, why they did it and wowed themselves. It also gives them a respect for what it takes to become a photographer, not just a camera owner.

Thank you again. I enjoy teaching so much that I like to share even with those who aren't my students, so I'll be hanging around. A bit of appreciation is all I need to keep going.

BTW I noticed in your last picture post you did what Dewitt talks about here. You "knew" there was a picture there, and kept working it. Good job my friend!

Beautiful and deeply felt expression of thoughts about teachiung I share, and have followed through many years of teaching myself (not photography). Facts can be imparted, skills trained, but understanding can only be brought to the students by leading their thought process to where tey open the door. Greatb to find you on PT!



Matthew