Sometimes the most ordinary things can become the most interesting to photograph. I love the challenge of taking what we see every day and creating something unexpected. As I have written in my blog before - my favorite time to go out and shoot is in the late afternoon. There are so many gorgeous shadows and the light wraps around everything giving it a tasty glow.What its all about is light, shadow, and form. You can create magic if you keep those three things in mind. I learned all this by looking at the works of masters. Edward Weston, Paul Strand and Andre Kertesz are three fantastic photographers who did it best. Drama is created in their photographs using lines, texture and deep shadows. I tried to take a little inspiration from them while walking around my neighborhood with my camera.
Next time you have your camera with you - try and challenge yourself by taking a photograph of an ordinary subject. Choose different camera angles to create drama. Watch for where the shadows fall. Really look through the viewfinder and compose the image. Take your time. Magic is right there - waiting for you to find it.