Does this photograph look like it’s following the rules? The exposure is off, and parts of the sky are blown out. The biggest problem to someone might be this is an HDR image.  Hasn’t HDR Photography died already?

HDR isn’t dying and Adobe is actually making the process easier.  The process of photography is getting simplified at a faster pace than ever. Hardcore photographers are talking about this issue and becoming a bit nervous. If these pros aren’t a bit worried, they are hopefully becoming aware of the ease at which amateurs are rocking out amazing images.

With the ease of digital photography, advancement of camera technology, and the advancement of software and computing is allowing us to forget about following the rules of photography.  You are not going to see me reading a technical guide to photography.  I tried reading a book on lighting and it’s collecting so much dust (man I need to dust).  Sure, I could be looking at the book as I’m practicing with the strobe but there is something so much more fulfilling when experimenting with the equipment and creating whatever you truly desire.

If you were continually following the rules within the textbook, you’d be striving for a pseudo perfection instead of a look you want to create.  Drop the rules and you can enter into flow because you’re playing.  You’re not working!

Have fun with photography instead of constantly trying to learn the rules.  Don’t let some negative comments on flickr hold you back (hopefully you haven’t had too many).   Oh but, hey, if you love learning the rules instead of actually using the camera to take pictures that’s okay too.  The problem is when you never take the pictures with your expensive DSLR.

When do you have the most fun with your photography? I’d like to hear, if you don’t mind.

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