Photographs of people portray emotion and tell a snapshot story of their life. I find photography extremely gratifying. Choosing subjects, arranging the field, choosing the settings, and then eventually seeing the finished product is a terrific method of self-expression. Some people are blessed with exceptional abilities in drawing or painting. Other of us have a difficult time with stick figures.
Ephemeral blossoms bring beauty for a time.
Volumes have been written about creating exceptional photographs. I will attempt to present a few of these ideas in a very digestible manner. Great photography begins in the mind of the photographer. It takes almost no effort to lift a camera and snap the shutter. Conversely, it does take just a little time and effort to choose and position the subject in an award-winning manner.