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Writer's pictureEmmanuel Hernandez

Thinking Creative

In the last couple of years, I've been randomly taking images of myself. Usually, I'll stand in front of a reflective surface and take a snap. It will happen sporadically and lately, I've been doing it more frequently when I go out to shoot during a trip.

When I started this practice, it was to test different focal lengths. Slowly, I noted that my reasoning began to change. I wanted to work on "filling" up a frame or to see what kind of layering I could accomplish with reflection. I think this is a great exercise for any creative person and something fairly simple to try once you get over the mindset of maybe it is self-absorbed.

ZEISS Tessar 2.8/50 | Sony A6000

ZEISS Loxia 2/50 | Sony A7RIII

ZEISS Biogon 2.8/28 | Fujifilm X-E1

ZEISS Loxia 2/50 | Sony A7RIII

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Trishna Parmar
Trishna Parmar
Jan 03, 2023

You write so beautifully, Manny - it’s always a pleasure reading your collection of words

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Emmanuel Hernandez
Emmanuel Hernandez
Jan 03, 2023
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I truly appreciate your words. If you have a practice to creative thinking, please share it!

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