Making the Unremarkable Look Remarkable

If you look at some of the most popular photos on social media, they are often of some of the most famous locations in the world, and the argument can be made that while a lot of talent goes into those images, the locations do a fair amount of the heavy lifting too. There is something to be said for making remarkable photos of the unremarkable, and this great video essay takes a look at that idea. 

Coming to you from James Popsys, this insightful essay discusses the idea of making remarkable photos of unremarkable frames. This is something worth thinking about a bit, as it can easy to overlook the numerous opportunities all around us, and we miss out on chances to expand our creative voices when we ignore them. Furthermore, when you have a location that is not particularly eye-catching, it requires a lot more effort, talent, and experience to make it look good, and as such, the more you practice this, the more you will improve your skills. Furthermore, it is simply more satisfying when you work through a tough shot and make something worthwhile from it. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Popsys.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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