The drama of light exists not only in what is in the light, but also in what is left dark. If the light is everywhere, the drama is gone.

It's not just when you shoot, or what you shot, or where you shoot, it's the combination of the three.

One color alone means nothing. I acts as in a vacuum, with no other colors to relate to. It is only when colors relate to other colors that the fun begins.

It's a lot easier to take pictures if you always have the camera with you.

When you shoot, that is opportunity number one to make a statement. When you edit, you have opportunity number two to make your statement. It could be an affirmation of your first choice or could go off in another direction.

All these factors are only valuable if you're curious. But in any case, the more knowledge you have, the more things are open and available to you.

As you see something that yo want to shot and it's bearing down on you, it's important to start framing long before the subject gets close to you. The light will reveal itself possibly long before you want to take the image, but you have to wait until the picture comes to you, and if you've been anticipating carefully when the subject will be in position, the background will have been figured out in advance.