Making” vs “taking” photos is an Ansel Adams lesson that won’t leave me alone: no intent = no repeatable process = no real improvement. This post is my line in the sand.
#photography #anseladams #makingnottaking #creativeprocess #bodyofwork #deliberatepractice
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#photography #anseladams #makingnottaking #creativeprocess #bodyofwork #deliberatepractice
paul.macpherson.photography/go/xofp
Making, Not Taking: Why Intent Is the Difference Between Photos and a Body of Work
nsel Adams’ “making, not taking” idea changed how I evaluate my photography. Intent turns a shoot into a repeatable process—one you can review, improve, and trust to build a consistent body of work.
paul.macpherson.photography
January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Making” vs “taking” photos is an Ansel Adams lesson that won’t leave me alone: no intent = no repeatable process = no real improvement. This post is my line in the sand.
#photography #anseladams #makingnottaking #creativeprocess #bodyofwork #deliberatepractice
paul.macpherson.photography/go/xofp
#photography #anseladams #makingnottaking #creativeprocess #bodyofwork #deliberatepractice
paul.macpherson.photography/go/xofp