In my opinion, it’s merely an extension of the process.
How to best tap into your own creative process
Most amateurs think that when they start out, they’ll need to acquire as much technical information as possible. Having the right camera, knowing how it works, what media to use, etc. But technical skills aren’t always going to deliver your best images. The key to successfully creating captivating photographs is your own imagination. That’s your starting point, and you’ll need to learn how to use that imagination before going forward.
When you think of creativity and using your imagination, often you’re going to think of your first concept and apply your creative abilities in that direction. You won’t necessarily consider creativity being associated with how you approach the overall execution of that decided upon concept as well.
I asked ChatGPT to help me define what creativity in photography means. This is what I got:
[NOTE—THE FOLLOWING WAS GENERATED USING AI TECHNOLOGY]
Creativity in photography is the ability to see beyond what’s in front of the lens and shape it into something expressive and original. It’s not just about capturing a subject, but about using light, perspective, composition, and timing to tell a story or spark emotion. A creative photographer experiments—breaking rules, finding unusual angles, or playing with contrast and texture—to transform ordinary moments into images that feel fresh and memorable.
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