LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process HT2376 - No Fall Colors
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Sep 10, 2025 Explore the power of embracing the present moment in photography. Discover how to find beauty in every location, regardless of the season. The discussion encourages photographers to see beyond the typical fall colors and appreciate the unique charm of their surroundings. It's a refreshing reminder that creativity thrives in any environment, challenging listeners to express their vision every day.
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Missing Fall Colors Email
- Brooks Jensen received an email noting he'd miss fall colors while traveling the West Coast.
- He uses that exchange to illustrate photographers often plan trips only for seasonal sights.
Don't Overvalue Seasonal Scenes
- Fall colors are a valid aesthetic but photographers overemphasize them at the expense of other opportunities.
- Brooks argues you always find something to photograph if you stay open to the present moment.
Photograph The Present
- Photograph what is present rather than longing for a different time or place.
- Brooks advises to open yourself to possibilities that aren't the fall colors and respond to what's around you.
