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Post by Saknika on Aug 10, 2009 21:36:47 GMT -5
I've come to find that when I'm feeling creative, my photography is generally far better if I brainstorm first, determine what I want to do, how I want to do it, and gather everything I'll need. I mean, it's not like I haven't done on-the-fly stuff that is good, but I find the more thought I put into the preparation, the better the image. For landscapes and nature, I simply go location scouting; and I can do this while driving to work and such. I always keep a little mini-composition book with me to jot down ideas and locations for good photos.
Anyone else like to brainstorm their images? Or are you better at shooting-from-the-hip?
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firequall
Weekend Photographer
Canon shooter
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Post by firequall on Aug 11, 2009 2:05:12 GMT -5
School has made me very story oriented, so in that respect, I do plan out what exactly I want my images to tell. With that said, I don't meticulously plan out every shot. I go in with a framework, shoot what feels comfortable and piece the images together from there.
It also depends on the context. Most of everything I've shot was on the fly because I'm typically only given an assignment that day before having to go out and shoot it. Usually I'll think of rough ideas and assess the situation once I arrive.
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Post by comicIDIOT on Aug 11, 2009 22:08:33 GMT -5
I go out pretty much knowing the result I desire. This mini-series I have to produce for class is really a great push. I already have two series under way, one which is more complete than the second and a third ready to start.
But there is always something that sparks your interest while in the field and today my series from school was transformed into a mini series sense I am not able to work the photo I took today into my current group but, down the road, I wish to broaden my "horizon." </hint>
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Post by Accebera on Aug 15, 2009 14:58:30 GMT -5
I do everything on the fly. I just work better that way.
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Post by midnightmystery on Aug 18, 2009 2:15:21 GMT -5
I do it both ways. I mean, if I'm stuck in this... Rut of sorts, I start shooting everything in sight trying for something inspirational. But I like to plan things out and shoot it out, making things look just like I want them from my head.
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Post by NickGrayomg on Aug 19, 2009 15:49:22 GMT -5
Generally, I go out with an intended target. What I actually end up with, however, consists of what I wanted and things that showed up on the way.
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Post by Saknika on Aug 19, 2009 22:47:11 GMT -5
Seems about 50/50 on who plans and who doesn't.
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Post by danielazarc on Aug 23, 2009 16:28:23 GMT -5
I never go out knowing what I want to shoot;; or I should say, very rarely. When I do go out knowing what I want to shoot, usually it's a location or subject matter, not any particular tangible objects, people, etc.
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Post by karababy47 on Aug 25, 2009 4:05:27 GMT -5
I've only really brainstormed a few times. Such as when I took my children's Senior portraits. Otherwise I'm like Accerbera, take my photographs spur of the moment or when an opportunity arises.
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