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It's a natural reaction to want to review photos immediately after shooting due to the excitement. However, by resisting this urge and taking a break before reviewing them, you can discover new perspectives and unexpected insights.
Utilizing this 'take a break' technique can further enhance the appeal of your photos and improve the quality of your work.
Reset Emotions and Gain Distance
Immediately after shooting, emotions from that moment can heavily influence how photos are perceived, often making them appear subjective. By taking a break, the emotions from the shoot fade, allowing you to review the photos with a more calm and objective eye.
Photo by 愛犬と野球
Once this 'emotional filter' is removed, technical elements such as lighting and composition balance become more apparent, allowing you to notice unexpected charms.
Switch to an Editor's Perspective
By separating the moment of taking photos from the moment of editing, you can step back from your attachment as a photographer and review the photos from an editor's perspective. This switch allows you to notice compositions and color harmonies that might have been overlooked during shooting, making it easier to differentiate from other shots.
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Especially by reviewing them a few days later, you can make judgments with fresh eyes, increasing the likelihood of discovering good cuts that initially went unnoticed.
Unleash New Creative Ideas
Revisiting photos after some time can lead to re-editing ideas that go beyond the initial theme or style. Unexpectedly good compositions might have been captured, and by adding variations to your usual style, new creative perspectives can emerge.
Photo by 好 | Kodai Yamashita
These discoveries can be applied to future shoots, becoming a significant step in broadening your photographic style.
