Imitation in Photography: How Copying Truly Improves You

Thomas Chu Photo

Imitation is a controversial topic in photography — some people scoff at it, while others see it as a necessary stage of learning.

This video explores the following questions:

Is imitation a good or bad way to learn photography?

Is imitation just simple copying? How do you capture not only the form but also the spirit?

How should you imitate to improve your photography quickly?

Why is fusion the highest realm of imitation?

Video tutorial

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HD video:

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