Passion is the Difference Between a Snapshot and a Photograph

Let’s talk about passion. No, not the kind of “rah-rah” enthusiasm people force into their daily grind to make life feel less dull—but true, raw, deep passion. The kind that makes your heart race a little when you’re about to shoot something you’re obsessed with. If you’re passionate about what you’re photographing, it will show—every damn time.

You know when you see a photo that just punches you in the gut with emotion or beauty? That didn’t happen by accident....