Projects Part 1 - 
Why Projects Are Important

Projects Part 1
Why Projects are Important
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.
Marcel Proust
1 - Introduction

This is the first of a four-parts series about photographic projects.
At a time when nearly everyone has a camera and access to software to fine tune their photographs, simply creating good photographs is no longer enough to stand out amongst the multitude of photographers that compete for attention.  Having great gear is nice but not enough either because other photographers can purchase the same gear.  Having great software is not enough because other photographers can purchase the same software.  Having access to great subject matter or locations is not enough because other photographers can have access to the same subject matter and locations.
So what can make us truly unique?  When everyone has access to the same tools and knowledge, being unique no longer comes from using these tools and knowledge.  Being unique, di...