Light on the Landscape

FOCUSED

FIND YOUR PASSION, DEVELOP DEPTH, EDIT TIGHTLY

What kind of photographs do you make? “Oh, I try a little of this, and a little of that.” That is the most common answer I’ve heard when teaching over the past forty years. The seductive power of the camera is evident in student work since most of us are naturally pulled toward many subjects. The class portfolios most often indicate these diverse interests, but show little focus or thematic continuity. Certainly, the world is full of wonders to photograph, but how many of us have the time to take every branch in the road? The hectic pace of our lives and the expediency of clicking the shutter conspire to distract us.

However, many photographers would benefit from a more focused approach to ...