Posts by Robert Rodriguez Jr
From Image to Experience: A Mindful Approach to Photography
A recent discussion about mindfulness with a friend and student got me thinking about the immense influence it’s had on my own work. The single most important lesson it’s taught me is that what matters most isn’t my images, but my experience. Put another way, the inner landscape is more important than the outer one. You can’t control…
Read MoreWhy You Should Start a Photography Project in 2025
As a new year approaches, one of my favorite ways to stay motivated is to create a list of potential projects to work on. From that list, I pick the ones that excite or challenge me the most and commit to them for the short-term future. This approach isn’t just about staying busy—it’s about your…
Read MoreA Photographer’s Guide to Color Theory
Of all the elements of visual design, color has the greatest psychological and emotional influence. A big reason for this is that our perception of color is created by the mind after the visible wavelengths of light are processed by the brain. This makes color a subjective experience and very much a matter of personal taste. However, these are…
Read MoreBook Notes: Art & Fear—Overcoming Creative Fears and Embracing Your Artistic Journey
Art & Fear By David Bayles and Ted Orland “Vision is always ahead of execution, knowledge of materials is your contact with reality, and uncertainty is a virtue.” We’re all intimately familiar with the fear that comes from trying to make art. By art, I mean the product of our creative efforts — work we…
Read MoreWhy Curiosity Is Your Best Tool As A Photographer
When I think about curiosity, I think of two famous people who exemplified curiosity in their daily lives: Albert Einstein and Leonardo Da Vinci. In his fantastic biography of Leonardo, Walter Isaacson says: “Leonardo’s relentless curiosity and experimentation should remind us of the importance of instilling, in both ourselves and our children, not just received…
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