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Here's an image from my B-sides, for me, it's not 'quite there'... I see what I was going for; the dominating industrial structure looks like a conveyor belt, shuffling humans up one side, with nothing returning on the other. We see a few people caged in the lift. There is contrast in the people being conveyed out of the darkness below, up into light. There is contrast of themes: man vs machine, the human in their environment etc... but something is missing... I'm not quite s

Street photography develops CREATIVE skill sets such as composition, originality, innovation, adaptability and emotional intelligence. How do you develop your CREATIVE skill sets? 'Confiding' - Martin Pl. Sydney, Australia [taken by me] circa. 2014 monochrome * * * * * I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography #innovation #creativeproblemsolv

This image was captured as two trains passed each other while crossing the Sydney Harbour bridge at sunset. Sunset Commute - Sydney, Australia [taken by me] circa. 2014 monochrome * * * * * I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography #innovation #creativeproblemsolving #designthinking #innovationconsultant Christopher. S. Sellers

Creatively, photography is an exercise in composition + originality; a craft of framing elements to most effectively tell a story... create an impression... or convey a mood. To become competent, you need to engage in play; exploration without attachment to outcome. My particular style is street photography since it's dynamic, candid and forces me to adapt to the conditions, people and environment around me. I prefer monochrome images; I feel a lot can be achieved with less.

Locals - Darlinghurst, Australia [taken by me] circa. 2021 monochrome A nostalgic throwback to a warmer time... and a gentle reminder that it's the people, not the things and places, that make our lives worthwhile. #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography #innovation #creativeproblemsolving #designthinking Christopher. S. Sellers is an Expert on Creativity + Creative Skill Sets Founder + Director of Black Bulb Creative

Blur- Sydney, Australia [taken by me] circa. 2017 monochrome CREATIVITY is a verb... a 'doing' word... You might understand the recipe, it's another thing to cook the meal and in the end the proof may (literally) be in the pudding. To be a good chef, you need to cook a lot. To employ CREATIVITY reliably and effectively, you need to exercise it - not just in theory - not just on paper - in practice. The first step of training your creativity is engaging your sense of PLAY: exp

"The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life". - William Morris untitled- Sydney, Australia [taken by me] circa. 2016 monochrome * * * * * I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography #innovation #creativeproblemsolving Christopher. S. Sellers is an Expert on Creativity + Innovat

This is personally one of my favourite shots. I captured this one winter evening as an older gentleman jogged alone...

In one frame... tell a story. untitled - Sydney to Newcastle line. [taken by me] circa. 2003 Bluetone negative. * * * * * I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography #innovation #creativeproblemsolving Christopher. S. Sellers is an Expert on Creativity + Innovation Founder + Director of Black Bulb Creative

Skyline - Sydney, Australia [taken by me] April, 2021 On Friday I learned I'd missed out on a 12 month contract with an (inter)national organisation. I'd done everything right, prepared answers, prepared questions, even managed to come in with a days notice to present on their project. A week later after I followed up, I received the standard copy/paste email... "thank you for coming in... many quality applications... unfortunately"... Crushed... I took a nap. I woke up a few

Bather (duotone) - Sanur, Indonesia [taken by me] circa. 2019 Throwback to Jan 2019, looking to reclaim some of this peace heading into a new year. I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography Christopher. S. Sellers is an Expert on Creativity + Innovation Founder + Director of Black Bulb Creative

Sydney, Opera House circa. 2016⁠ - [taken by me]⁠ ⁠ What can photography teach us about creativity and innovation?⁠ ⁠ Here's a quick excerpt from my upcoming book...⁠ ⁠ ..."it is an illusion that creativity exists without conditions, rules or construct.⁠ ⁠ Whether it be song writing, which requires strict musical and lyrical structure, involving composition and mastery of different instruments.⁠ ⁠ Or photography: requiring an understanding of subject, light, composition, and

untitled - Melbourne [taken by me] circa. 2014 I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography Christopher. S. Sellers is an Expert on Creativity + Innovation Founder + Director of Black Bulb Creative

Framed - Martin Pl. Sydney [taken by me[ circa. 2014 I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography Christopher. S. Sellers is an Expert on Creativity + Innovation Founder + Director of Black Bulb Creative

Woman with purse - St.James Station C.S.Sellers - 2015 I get asked a lot why I prefer black and white photography? There are a lot of reasons, but once of the main reasons is I like the challenge of monochrome. Photography's origins were in monochromatic tones (sepia, black and white) and Artists were still able to evoke depth of character, emotion and tell a story using 'the basics'.... why can't we? I suppose the moral is not to confuse the tool with the process. Colour, fi

untitled - Sydney, Australia C.S.Sellers - 2015 ⁠ I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphotography #creativity #candid #photography Christopher. S. Sellers is an Expert on Creativity + Innovation Founder + Director of Black Bulb Creative

untitled - Sydney, Australia C.S.Sellers - 2015 Much of #creativity is really just accepting that your voice, your understanding, your vision is worthwhile.⁠ (I'm constantly working on it).⁠ ⁠ We all have a road to walk... no-one else will see it like this.⁠ I need to trust that my 'vision' is, of itself, enough.⁠ So do you.⁠ * * * * * ⁠ I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative

untitled - Sydney, Australia C.S.Sellers - 2016 Break the Rules. In photography they recommend never shooting into windows because the glass creates a reflection in the image, often referred to as 'ghosting'. #Creativity is knowing when you can break the rules.⁠ ⁠ #Innovation never arrives via standard process.⁠ ⁠ * * * * * ⁠ I only have three rules for my photography: 1. It must be candid 2. I prefer monochrome 3. Avoid photoshop #appliedcreativity #rebelcreative #streetphot

Degraves St. - Melbourne C.S.Sellers - 2015 Composition and #Innovation.⁠ ⁠ I captured this image on Degraves St. Melbourne; a renown alley riddled with cafes, tourists, fashion and students.⁠ I didn't want to capture the same busy imagery, so I altered my view...⁠ Symmetry. Composition. Simplicity. ⁠ A perfect black to white spectrum.⁠ Technical skill in harmony with creative application.⁠ (You may notice the alternating pattern in the windows). #Creativity has the ability t

Platform 3, Town Hall Station - Sydney C.S.Sellers - 2015 A friend was curious why I share my photography on #LinkedIn, it's simple really... My job is to demonstrate how the principals of #creativity behave. It's not magic. I can show you how they apply as much to photography as #innovation, #designthinking, #creativeproblemsolving, theatre and music. And if I can illustrate how they're universal, that means you and everyone in your organisation can apply them. And more impo