When planning or thinking about photography trips and locations we often think about going to the cliché locations. Places that have been photographed ad nauseam. Often we think of creating a copy of something someone else did before us. I’m in a mode of thinking about some of these types of trips and I am leaning more towards the lesser known places to create work that is more original.
I can art but that doesn’t mean I can envision art. It is much easier to photograph something or someone that already aesthetically looking. The true artist can see the aesthetic value of many ordinary everyday subjects. It is our vision to bring out the beauty in the ordinary. Look don’t just see.
Months ago I downloaded an app for my iPhone called Ps Camera. Some of the filters you can get are very different. Some of the filters emulate analog film while others are quite interesting.
It is fun to play with and create some very unusual looks.
Photography doesn’t always have to be serious. It’s okay to use filters and apps. It’s okay to do cellphone photography. In fact, this entire blog post was written and created using my iPhone.
Art is art regardless of the media or method. Expand your method and mind. Create using all tools you can.
Photographer Clay 