The difference between a snap shot and a piece of art

A beautifully composed image deserves a permanent place on your walls. You can make all sorts of prints... Giclee print making is a way to make an image a piece of art... But remember it's not that easy to figure out that one image from a 2 week vacation, but it's there...

 If an awesome color shot translates to black and white that is a good indicator of a great shot... Sometimes a crop is all it needs. The most important thing is that your emotional attachment is not the driving force to choosing the fine art image.

Suggestion, show 3 people the shot...first: a family member, 2nd:a neighor and 3rd: a random person with no connection to the subject....

The Camera is not your Brain

The Camera is not a substitution for your Brain... it's an extension of what you are thinking... If you have an idea of what you want to shoot, an understanding of what your camera can do then voila a great shot... If you have thought to much and missed the moment, recreate it... Don't force it though. Simple direction will be enough... 

An image speaks louder than a thousand words

Ultimately the viewer must appreciate the image... Taking pictures for your personal archive is great... Even if it's not in focus, or the kids aren't smiling, these images will spark a story, a conversation and ultimately a memory. The conundrum is displaying these photos.. Will the viewer relate, understand the story...appreciate the memory without your emotional attachment?