: Adler shares other artists and photographers who influenced the project.
is a guide by fashion photographer Lindsay Adler designed to break creative ruts and build a high-impact portfolio . Released in 2013, the book provides 52 weekly challenges—one for every week of the year—to push photographers beyond their comfort zones. Core Structure
Create an image based on a single color; collaborate with another artist; go to a museum for inspiration; make a mess. Creative 52: Weekly Projects to Invigorate Your...
Each weekly challenge follows a consistent, instructional format: : A clear overview of the project's goal.
: Explores digital enhancements. Tasks range from adding textures and lens flares in post to complex techniques like mirroring images or "defying gravity" through compositing. Typical Project Breakdown : Adler shares other artists and photographers who
: Targets in-camera execution. Projects involve experimenting with light painting, lens flare, silhouettes, and using gels or crystals to manipulate light.
Create porcelain skin; remake a movie poster; add a texture; use "incorrect" white balance. weekly projects to invigorate your photography portfolio Core Structure Create an image based on a
: Focuses on the "why" and the "what" of an image. Challenges include telling a story, using negative space, and creating portraits without showing a face.