The Compelling Image

As with many artistic pursuits, there is only so much one can learn on one’s own. Sooner or later a “plateau” is reached, blocking development to the next higher level.

Photography is no exception and even the most seasoned of shooters have at some time felt – well, “stagnation.”

Symptoms? Compositions look all the same, carry little emotion and lean toward “not-so-stunning.” From the photographer’s side of the viewfinder, there often doesn’t seem to be a way out. And no matter how intense the effort, nothing short of an unbiased, knowledgeable and critical eye can help. In short, it’s time for something more – perhaps even of the National Geographic variety.

Keen amateur / aspiring professional photographer Marco Ryan noticed this creeping into his own work recently and decided to do something constructive about it. He gave an online and Skype-interactive review of his portfolio with award-winning, NGS contract photographer and TCI instructor, Ami Vitale, a try.

His experience and the results it brought were nothing short of insightful and inspiring. So much so, in fact, he detailed his whole personal review process in a 4-part blog post. Take a look. Your own ascent from “Photographer’s Block Plateau” could very well start here too.

Check out Ami Vitale’s “Meet with a Pro – Photography Portfolio Review” for yourself at The Compelling Image.

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