How many red cars have you seen today? Probably none come to mind. But if I told you I'd give you fifty dollars for each red car you spot, you'd likely start noticing them everywhere. Coming to you from , this fantastic video emphasizes the importance of having a subject in mind when you go out to shoot.
Roberts explains how having clear goals, like looking for chairs and benches for a specific project, makes you more productive. You become more attuned to potential subjects that you might otherwise overlook. This approach helps you see opportunities that you might typically miss, enhancing your vision and making you more aware of the photographic possibilities around you.
Roberts also discusses what to do if you don't have a specific subject in mind. The act of actively looking for something to photograph will naturally make you see more. It's not an overnight change but a gradual process that improves with practice.
The more you do it, the better you become at spotting scenes and subjects. Once you spot one interesting subject, you'll start seeing others. The more you look, the more opportunities will come your way.
This method trains your eye to notice details and scenes that were always there but previously went unnoticed. Visualizing the world in a particular way also aids in spotting potential subjects. Roberts mentions an artist, Kieran Gabriel, whose block color art of street scenes and famous buildings aligns with how Roberts sees the world.
This visualization helps .