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Apr 06
2010
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It's true you know...Preparation is the key to making a success on any outward bound photography project you may have.
In the past I have taken photographs of subjects that I have had no real understanding of the history or the relevance in their local geographies, and somehow the photographs end up being...well meaningless.
It can be invaluable to get an insight into the locality, the history, the essence of what it is you are photographing. All this knowledge can add a 4th dimension to your work that's not immediately tangible to the shot you take, but will live the essence of YOUR understanding of the subject matter.
DK do a wonderful series of travel guides to help you really get under the skin of your subject locale. In addition they do a rather good set of photography books and with the kind of deals on offer is surely worth a visit.
Happy researching!
