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In Praise of Personal Photography

Personal photography: shooting photos to spark more joy in your own life.

1. Photograph your loved ones

Make photos of who you love. Every photo you make of a loved one is like giving them a kiss.

2. Photograph your life

Photography as an opportunity to document and immortalize wonderful moments in your own personal life.

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3. Photograph your own body

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Strive to make your own body as beautiful as possible [master your own personal bodily aesthetics].

Spend more time photographing your own body.

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4. Life-photo integration

Your photography and your life as not separate; but the same thing.

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Photograph the small things and minutiae of your everyday life.

5. Appreciation

Photography as a tool of slowing down your life. Giving you the chance to pause, appreciate, and smile.

6. You can make anything beautiful

Your power as a photographer/visual-artist:

Anything you photograph can be made beautiful.

Conclusion

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Make your photos more fun and personal. Reveal your soul through your photos, and live on!

ERIC