Should a photo tell a story?
Does a photo have to tell a story to be successful? Between forced narrative and an image that merely exists, explore what really gives meaning to a photograph.
Category: Photo philosophy
The following articles discuss principles, choices to be made, options and opinions on photography, with the aim of getting us to think about the subject, to evolve... each with their own answer, each on their own path...
Looking is not seeing: what photography teaches us
Seeing and looking, are they really the same thing? Discover how photography transforms our attention and teaches us to see better. Photography reveals an essential difference between casting our eyes over the world and becoming attentive to what it shows us.
Why do certain photographs remain etched in our memory?
Sometimes all it takes is a photograph: An old boat tied to a jetty, a path disappearing among the ferns, a tiny silhouette facing the ocean. The orange light of a summer evening on the wall of a house. We look at the image and, suddenly,…
Learning not to trigger 😱
Before every photograph there is an invisible moment where everything is decided. Learning not to press the shutter is about developing a calmer, more attentive and more accurate eye, to create images that truly have something to tell.
Photographing silence: the art of letting an image breathe
Photographing silence is not just about seeking calm landscapes or minimalist compositions. It's about learning to organise attention, reduce unnecessary tension, and give the gaze enough space to linger in the image.
The mistake of wanting to photograph everything: learning to choose to see better
Wanting to photograph everything is one of the most common pitfalls in photography. By trying to capture too much, we sometimes end up losing the essential: intention, composition, and the power of the gaze. Learning to choose, slow down, and take fewer but better photographs allows for the creation of more personal, more readable, and more coherent images.
Developing your photographic eye: when technique is no longer enough
Mastering technique is essential in photography. However, at a certain point, it's no longer the sole driver of progress. To create stronger, more coherent, and more personal images, you need to develop your photographic eye...
