Creative inspiration – Keep it simple
It’s very easy to overwork something. It doesn’t matter what your craft is. We tend to overwork, overthink and overanalyze everything. The secret is having confidence in what you do.
The world I’m in, it’s to respect mother nature as the true artist, I’m just the photographer. I allow her to present herself. Whether it’s a beautiful flower, a vast landscape, a breathtaking sunset. I’m trying to capture a moment that’s already presenting itself. I’m not trying to change nature or the scenery I’m looking at. I capture what’s in front of me.
Keep it simple. Allow mother nature to be the true artist. Allow her to do the work. You're just the photographer.
Everything you do should be an extension of you as a person. Draw from your past experiences or how you view the world. When you mix all of those things together it will become truly unique to you.
When we’re young or new to a craft, we tend to overwork it. Because we’re given all this information, all this knowledge, all this skill and we feel we have to use all of it.
But if you look at the true great artists of the world, they make it look so simple, don’t they? They just allow it to be simple.
Inspired by Marco Pierre White
Spot on!
Joanna
Noticed the Rolleiflex. Never used one. But so iconic! Film, black and white only, is my medium choice. Talking of keeping it simple is a great philosophy with film cameras. As a technophobe digital is a bit mind blowing. Nice thoughtful post. And just beginning to look at your photographic work. 👍 Cheers.
Wonderful post with an excellent message. I really look forward to reading your posts. Keep up the good work.
I’m so glad to hear you enjoy them 🙂
Wow, That’s true…..
⚘They just allow it to be simple.⚘
They are so brilliant and confident, simplicity allows them. She is an art.
Can’t agree more…
Overworking, overthinking, and overanalyzing moves us from the core essence of things. Keeping it simple is keeping it pure.
“I allow her to present herself.” and the world thanks you for it 💚
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“The secret is having confidence in what you do”
Very true indeed…… There’s no other way to success!!
It’s amazing how hard it is to Keep It Simple, so don’t be discouraged when it doesn’t happen. Keep it Simple is a goal, but the paths to it will take you up a lot of blind alleys. Each of these blind alleys will help us if we allow ourselves the time and space to reflect on what they told us.
Well said! Beautifully said.
Yes, simple is always better. I am an artist and have been guilty of over-working a painting to the point of ruin. Now, I stop when most would consider the painting incomplete. Same with my short stories.
This was insightful and shared very simply. I needed this reminder. It applies to so many aspects of life! Thanks!
There is definitely beauty in simplicity
I agree with your thoughts. True artistry comes from within, is simple and exploring in many ways. Wonderful thoughts!
How true! Thank you.
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Wonderful creative advice. ✨
I’m glad it meant something to you 🙂
I appreciate when you said that whatever we do should be an extension of ourselves.
For me, it’s honouring my authenticity when I go to write or take a photo. Allow who I am to be evident.
And also true- Mother Nature is already brilliant without any help from us.
Good advice!
I like that quote about letting nature do its thing while we’re just the photographer. It does give a new perspective on what being a creative means. Thanks for this post!
Simplicity is often the most creative. Great thoughts!
Wonderful wisdom, Hannes!
I’m glad it meant something to you 🙂
Absolutely! 🙂 Take care!!
Good advice!
This is so true.
Love photography but I have never gained the courage to try it myself, you have just given me the push to try it out I know I won’t be great but it will be an experience worth while
I’m so glad to hear that! Good luck and have fun. Consider joining the Facebook group where you can share those photos with me and the community 🙂
Really cool, I’m more of a writer, but I think in a way it all applies still. 📖
I totally agree! When we operate with simplicity, we get more accomplished.
I totally agree! When we operate in simplicity, we accomplish more.
I love that! Art doesn’t have to be complex to be beautiful
I oddly really needed this! Thank you.
Thanks for this
Thanks for sharing this post. Absolutely inspiring.
This so resonates with me at this stage of my creative journey Hannes! Beautiful said and thank you for the reminder.
I really connected with this idea and it’s something I have to keep coming back to in my own work, as well as in my life generally : )
I agree that as a photographer you are capturing what’s in front of you. However, It’s your decisions on how to photograph your subject that makes it unique. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent. And, I love that camera!
I continue to be amazed at the photo ops presenting themselves before me. Just keep your eyes open…guess that’s the answer.
This is so true! Great post.
I really loved this. I am a photographer as well and have started shooting a lot of film lately. It has really allowed me to slow down and see different perspectives.
How’s it been going shooting on film? It is incredible what a film camera can do compared to a digital one, isn’t it? 🙂
Well said! Thank you. Art is art and it is amazing in all mediums.
Really like the message here. So well said!!