Posts by Robert Rodriguez Jr
Book 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…
Read MoreWatch Creative Cafe—Live: Lightroom Creative Developing #03
In the most recent episode of Creative Cafe—Live, I lead you through my thought process capturing and editing an image from my portfolio using Lightroom Classic. Watch new episodes live on Youtube every Sunday at 2pm EST and bring your questions and feedback! For a chance to have your image critiqued, subscribe to the Creative…
Read MoreIntroducing Creative Cafe-Live: Your Weekly Dose of Photography Inspiration
I’m thrilled to announce a new series on YouTube, Creative Café-Live! Each week on Sunday at 2pm EST, I’ll be live-streaming publicly on a variety of topics, all centered around the art and craft of photography. In Creative Café-Live, I’ll be focused on: If you’d like to submit a photo for possible critique, just head over to this…
Read MoreCapture to Print: Finding Beauty in the Familiar
I take my dog on a regular hike most days of the week, and while I do try to slow down and let my curiosity wander, I’m often lost in thought, more than I care to admit. That means I’m not really paying attention to my surroundings and missing the very details that motivate me…
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