Shadows can transform a simple handle into a study of geometry and texture. In this critique, I explore how high-contrast monochrome shapes perception and offer a specific method for analyzing your own work to accelerate growth. Discover which masters of "Are-Bure-Boke" you should be studying right now.

In this critique, we strip away the context of a common Taiwanese staple to reveal a study in rhythm and light. I discuss the power of abstraction, the "punctum" of the broken line, and why cataloging your visual syntax—not just your subjects—is the secret to finding your true photographic voice.