WM-526: Photography vs. Photographs: Where Does Your Passion Lie? | Photography Clips Podcast

Capturing a photograph is much more than just pressing a camera's shutter button. It's an intricate dance of thoughts, emotions, and technical considerations that come together to capture a moment in time. When I prepare to take a photograph, I go through a detailed mental checklist, each step bringing me closer to the perfect shot. Here's an in-depth look at what goes through my mind before taking a photograph. Every photograph starts with a story. I think about what I want to convey through the image. Is it the serenity of a sunset, the bustling energy of a city street, or the quiet moments of reflection in nature? The story I want to tell guides my approach, the angle I choose, and the timing of my shot. For instance, when I photographed a recent baseball game, I wasn't just looking for the action shots. I wanted to capture the atmosphere, the anticipation, and the passion of the fans. I focused on the details—the weathered mitts, the scoreboard lights, and the intense expressions on the players' faces... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/capturing-the-moment-the-thought-process-behind-every-photograph/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Ever found yourself wondering, "Do I love photography or do I love photographs?" It might seem like a subtle distinction, but there's a significant difference between the two. Photography is the process – the act of capturing moments, exploring locations, and crafting images. Photographs, on the other hand, are the final product – the tangible results that we share and connect over. Understanding where your true passion lies can help you clarify your focus and how you approach your activities in this art form... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/photography-vs-photographs-where-does-your-passion-lie/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Every year on October 31, children walk door to door collecting candy while wearing costumes. The custom feels old and familiar, but it has a real history. Trick or treat did not appear overnight. It grew slowly, shaped by the lives and traditions of many families who came to America from other countries. For genealogists, this story adds useful background to family history. It helps date family photos, record memories, and understand how communities changed over time. This article follows trick or treat from its earliest roots to the way families still enjoy it today... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-power-of-photographic-metaphor-reflections-pathways-and-doors/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Have you ever looked at a photograph and felt a surge of memories or emotions, as if the image before you opened a door to another time or place? This is one of the most magical aspects of photography – its ability to act as a metaphor, connecting us to deeper meanings and experiences beyond the frame. When we look at a photograph, it's not just a snapshot of a moment. It becomes a mirror, reflecting our own stories and memories. This metaphorical power is what elevates photography from mere documentation to an art form... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-power-of-photographic-metaphor-reflections-pathways-and-doors/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Cameras are truly marvelous devices, capable of capturing moments and turning them into lasting memories. They can freeze time, tell stories, and evoke powerful emotions. But here's the catch – a camera can only do these incredible things if you have it with you when the perfect photographic opportunity arises. Mark Twain once said, "The person who does not read has no advantage over the one who cannot read." The same goes for photography: if you leave your camera at home, you're no better off than someone who doesn't own one. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-importance-of-always-carrying-your-camera-seizing-every-photographic-opportunity/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Integrating the principles of effective communication with the realm of photography offers a unique and compelling perspective, particularly for a blog centered on this art form. Here's how the Three Rules of Communication can be beautifully paralleled with the process and presentation of photography, enriching the content for your blog.. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-three-pillars-of-communication/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Have you ever flipped through an old family album or browsed antique photos online and noticed that hardly anyone is smiling? It almost looks like people from the past never had much fun. But the truth is, the story behind those solemn faces is a mix of technology, culture, and changing ideas of what a photo should capture. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/why-people-didnt-smile-in-old-photos/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

What If Color Had Come First? Let's imagine something wild for a second: what if color photography had been invented first? Would we have ever created black and white photography at all? Or would we have dismissed it as incomplete, a technological limitation, an odd artistic experiment? The fact that we even ask this question says something about black and white photography—it's not just a holdover from history. It's not a fallback or a filter. It's a language. A philosophy. And despite the endless tools and possibilities available to us today, photographers still return to black and white with reverence, as if it holds a kind of truth that color sometimes hides. So let's explore why. Why do we keep stripping away the color? Why does this ancient, "outdated" format still have such a tight grip on our imaginations? Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/black-and-white-photography-importance/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

In the arts, practice is everything. I know this because I lived it. In college, I was a woodwind major, playing the saxophone. My life revolved around practice rooms. Hours of scales. Long tones until my lips were buzzing. Etudes, arpeggios, and drills over and over until the notes weren't just learned, they were built into muscle memory. At first, it felt tedious. Repetition can wear you down. But eventually, the practice did what it was supposed to do: it freed me. My fingers no longer stumbled. My breathing fell into rhythm. I didn't have to think about the mechanics anymore—I could focus entirely on the music itself. That's what practice does. It clears away the clutter between you and the art. And photography, though it might not seem obvious at first, works the very same way... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/more-than-just-clicking-a-button/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

What makes a famous photographer famous? It's not the gear he uses, and it's normally not a single image, either. Most of the greatest photographers have a certain style that makes their images immediately recognizable. Style is the reason why you can pick an Ansel Adams landscape out from a thousand others. Style makes you unique, it's an extension of your personality and it's what sets you apart from everyone else... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/developing-photographic-style/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography