14 DAY TRIAL // Like any creative art, photography is a tricky business and you'll need a lot of imagination to be able to make any impact at all.
So much in terms of photography has been produced so far, that it has become extremely easy to fall into the trap of replicating the same things that other people have been doing, over and over again.
A new video coming from DigitalRev and starring Kai aims to make a funny and comprehensive roundup of some of the most annoying clichés that both new and seasoned photographers have a tendency to follow.
The video starts off with a number of slight annoyances that are characteristic of noob or hobbyist photographers, like taking selfies, using watermarks / adding text to one’s images or shooting sunset images.
So, if you managed to shoot a decent sunset picture, you shouldn't stop there and tell yourself you have mastered the art of photography. Because there are numerous folks out there that have followed the same recipe. As Kai says in the video, “red sky, red sky, red sky” quickly becomes extremely boring. Yawn!
Adding borders is another thing you should totally stay away from, unless you still have Windows 97 and constantly work in Word. The video invites you to forget all about black, white, fake film or super “creative” borders if you want to move forwards with your photography.
Another type of shot that’s being made fun of is black and white nudes, which supposedly are being perceived as more artful and tasteful, as opposed to the colored "rudimentary" ones.
Actually, there’s a joke circulating online: Did you shoot an average photograph? No problem, just make it black and white and we’ll call it art.
When it comes to HDR, Kai isn't so judgmental and says that there’s nothing wrong with the concept per se. What he has a problem with is the ridiculous execution that needs to disappear.
So if you have a funny side to you, take a few minutes to go through this video. It will certainly put a smile on your face.
And no matter how many photo clichés you find you’re guilty of, don’t hang up your camera somewhere. Keep photographing until inspiration strikes!
