Principles to live your passion with a smile and evolve as a landscape photographer! With @savad.monk / "Inspiration comes from within yourself but can be nurtured and sparked everywhere: 1. When shooting, people, locations, and diversity in nature inspire me, as well as music and movies - they all help me complete my vision and get to the final results. 2. Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer as the weather influences everything and is constantly evolving - it can change how you photograph and feel. So I always try to make the most out of each situation. As a result, I realized that mist and fog are my favorite conditions because they help the landscape feel unfamiliar, and so do the photos you take. 3. My philosophy is always to get the best shot possible and then push it in my post-processing workflow to squeeze every last drop of drama. 4. I see my photography style as dark and moody. Other people might not respond to that vision, but it is mine and ultimately the only thing that will bring me joy and peace. 5. It is hard to pick one quality that makes a photo stand out. It can be a mixture of great light, movement, or a wonderful expression. But I think, in the end, it comes down to a feeling. The best images for me are the ones that make me feel something, a sense of a place, or an emotion. 6. This applies to videos as well. One of the biggest reasons stories resonate with us is because they convey emotions. To achieve this, focus on other critical elements of storytelling. The colors, composition, plot, story development, and background music come together to communicate an emotion effectively. Into the Wild is one of my favorite movies that have it all. 7. Knowing how to deal with perfectionism and reflecting on the origin of your thoughts and (re)actions is very important. I have seen so many creative people quit out of frustration. But we can enjoy our work and feel proud of it. Allow ourselves to live our passion with a smile!" 🎇 @nomadict: In the full article with @savad.monk, you can find these principles and many more!