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Have you ever been frustrated trying to find a good subject or an interesting way to photograph something? Ever just wander around with your camera trying to find that great shot to share on your Instagram or capture something that would be your next art print but just can't find that magical shot? It's like writer's block, but with a camera. Here's a good solution to that dilemma: Stop trying.

To tell the truth, a lot of great photos are unexpected accidents. Some of my best photos, ones that wow me personally, have been unexpected, shoot and forget moments. Every now and then I'll just shoot something that catches my attention and move on. And it's only after downloading and looking at what I captured later that I realize I got something great. Sometimes it's just the way I spontaneously framed the shot, or how the light played on the subject that I really didn't consider in the moment. Or in that instant when I fired the shutter something happened to change what was framed. Maybe a combination of any of that. But sometimes what I capture is completely different from what I thought I had while I was in the field. Sometimes it's something fantastic.

Don't just get caught up just picking what you think will be some fancy, clever photo that will get you likes or something you think will sell. Take some chances. Be spontaneous. Surprise yourself. That's how some really great photography memories are made.

Jack Bennett, Admin

The Canon A-1: The First SLR camera with electronically controlled programmed autoexposure!

The Canon A-1 was manufactured from April 1978 to 1985 by Canon Camera K. K. (now Canon Inc.) in Japan . It employs a horizontal cloth-curtain focal-plane shutter with a speed range of 30 to 1/1000 second plus bulb and flash synchronisation speed of 1/60 second. This was one of the most advanced SLR cameras of the time and it was an immediate hit, especially with newer photographers who loved the ground-breaking and innovative automatic features which made it easy to use. It was the first SLR to offer an electronically controlled programmed autoexposure mode making it a very significant camera historically. Whether you're a seasoned film shooter or are looking for a camera to experience film photography for the first time, this is the camera for you.

Come see us at 5523 Wares Ferry Road Montgomery, AL 36117 and get your own Canon A-1. Or click on the following link to go to our eBay listing:

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One of the most common topics of debate and conversation in photography is gear vs talent. Some people have the mindset that one needs fancy or expensive equipment to make good art. The truth is, fancy or expensive equipment can afford the artist more options to express his creativity. But it can't give the artist talent. An artist with very little who hones his craft and takes the time to create with what he has outshines the artist who has fancy gear but no creative drive.

This truth extends to all things creative. To illustrate, allow me to introduce Sergi Estella. He's a Spanish musician who makes instruments out of rubbish and household items such as soda cans and brooms and tennis racquets. And with them he's an entire band all by himself and his work is now seen all over the world.

Don't let your creativity be limited and stifled by what you have to work with or fall into the trap of needing to impress others with your fancy gear. Create. Express yourself. Find your way with what you have and what you can afford. That's what real artists do.

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