The Photographer’s Eye, Refined
Plus: 100+ Photography Ideas for Clearing Creative Blocks & More
Jeff Tan
August 07, 2025
“A photograph is like a recipe – memory the finished dish.” — Carrie Latet
Hey Photogs,
Some images are quiet on purpose. They pull you in with restraint, not noise. This week’s picks explore that kind of photography—where vision guides the frame, softness carries weight, and even a bird in flight or a fogged window can hold a story.
Saul Leiter turned mid-century New York into a dream of color and quiet abstraction. With fogged glass, soft light, and a painter’s eye, he showed how street photography could be both intimate and otherworldly. TAKE A LOOK →
Get inside the mind of a working photographer with Mitchell Kanashkevich’s case-based guide. Through real examples and clear breakdowns, you’ll learn how to choose stronger frames, shape light, and refine your edits with intention. TAKE A LOOK →
Glare, reflections, distractions—gone in seconds. If you’ve ever shot through a window, this hidden Adobe tool might become your new favorite fix. TAKE A LOOK →
This bird photography captures Taiwan’s wildlife with striking detail and color. Through patience and precision, fleeting moments become lasting images that celebrate the quiet elegance of nature. TAKE A LOOK →
Feeling stuck? This list of over 100 photo ideas is built to shake things up. Whether you're drawn to still life, nature, or playing with light, it's a practical spark to help you see differently and shoot with fresh energy. TAKE A LOOK →
“We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.” — Ralph Hattersley
Tomorrow: When Small Things Feel Epic
— Jeff