Embracing Free Creative Flow in Candid Photography | Serendipity in Photographic Expression

Embracing Free Creative Flow in Candid Photography.
Harnessing Serendipity and the Art of the Unplanned in Photographic Expression

AMIHAI LOVEN
MAY 29, 2023

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https://amihailoven.substack.com/p/embracing-free-creative-flow-in-candid-fcf

Building on our journey into the realms of Free Creative Flow (FCF), we now pivot towards another artistic domain—‘Candid Photography’. It serves as an expressive platform where the attitude of FCF can be deeply experienced and embodied.

Much like writing and music, a high level of expertise in photography can often obstruct the path to the spontaneous creative release of FCF.

The inclination towards reliance on experience, preferences, and deeply ingrained knowledge can create a substantial barrier to free-flowing creativity.

What would an FCF-inspired photography flow look like?

It's a practice characterized by unexpected shots that arise naturally as you navigate your environment—be it nature, the city streets, or anywhere else. This approach is far from premeditated or methodically organized. Instead, you find yourself in a meditative state of simply being present, letting your observations of the surroundings occur organically. The moment might spontaneously dictate a desire to capture a particular scene, a call from the present, detached from any preconceived ideas or past preferences.

The act of capturing a photograph in this state of open, non-judgmental awareness bears its own unique quality. You don't know if the resulting image aligns with conventional aesthetics or whether it has fulfilled your initial intentions. What emerges instead is a more profound understanding of the concept of an image, both externally through your camera lens and internally within your mind.

Photography's inherent ability to freeze a fleeting, ever-changing moment into a still frame mirrors the workings of the mind. This realization unfolds through the practice of candid photography, as you engage in it without a predetermined agenda, embracing the ebb and flow of creation during both the act of capturing and editing images.

The beauty that arises from these serendipitous encounters fills you with awe. This moment of revelation is no ordinary experience—you realize that the eye behind the lens was not driven by conventional wisdom but was guided by the currents of Free Creative Flow. And in meeting this surprising discovery, you inch a step closer to the heart of uninhibited creativity.

Stay tuned, as our exploration into the essence and application of Free Creative Flow continues to unravel. There is more to discover and experience as we deepen our understanding of this remarkable phenomenon.