Good images are created by knowing your insecurities and yet over coming them by communicating your empathy and understanding toward your subject. Establishing a link between yourself and the subject allows you to let go of the tension bottled up in your mind and by releasing these barriers to true vision you will have a better chance to create something of value.
Images are recordings of the past. We are attracted to the past because it shows us where we have been and gives us clues to where we might be going. If all we see are generic images of our lives exposed and reinforced by others on social media, does it make our lives better or does it reveal the mind rut were in. Imitation is not flattery. Imitation is an easy expression of banality. To break free of the repetitive image creating ditch we must think for ourselves and not feel overwhelmed by the herd mentality.
By being passionate about our subjects we will create successful images. We all have daily routines that limit our ability to break free from our work a day sight and explore our image creating vision from a deeper part of our consciousness.
We must revive our inner childlike vision and discover new avenues of image expression in ourselves that don't rely on the old boring impulses that inhibit our creativity.
I think people still want images with substance. An image that connects with them on a more personal level and not a shallow drive by image taken on a speeding highway.
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