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10 video lessons
4 hours and 32 minutes of class content
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This course is part of the Joel Grimes Bundle.

Every photographer is an artist, but few consider their photographs works of art. In this one-day online workshop with iconic photographer Joel Grimes, you will learn how to ditch ratio-driven staid photography techniques—and how to embrace the artist within. By unlocking your true creative potential and tapping into your artistic intuition, you will radically transform the quality and range of your photography.

This one-day workshop will teach you how to identify your unique way of seeing the world. Joel will walk you through every step of the creative process, starting with the human condition, how we define art and what constitutes an artist, and why chasing the unattainable is a process crucial to your success in the industry. A photograph is not a reality; it is a representation of reality.

By the end of this workshop, you will understand how to harness the artist within, take bold risks, and make a name for your unique style.

Joel Grimes

In 1984 Joel Grimes graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Photography and soon established a commercial studio working out of Denver Colorado.

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Creative Expression in Photography with Joel Grimes is rated 4.4 stars by 17 students

Benu D. Jan 31, 2021

Totally inspiring. This is what I was looking for as I seem to have stalled as a photographer. Love Joel's views, they way he conveys them - short, concise and to the point. Totally recommended.
Adrian V. Sep 30, 2019

This class should be a must watch. The process and revelations of the creative choices that photographer makes is discussed at length and Joel uses his own art to demonstrate. Joel is one of my favorite instructors. Very easy and fun to listen to! I would give it 5 stars out of 5 for this discussion on how to develop your creativity.
Robert L. Mar 12, 2019

I've just purchased it and I can already say I will enjoy this class. Mr. Grimes had settled the conflict between the artistic and the technical. The declaration that art trumps photography won me over. Now I can grow as an artist using photography as a tool.
rachel J. Jan 15, 2019

Everything I needed to hear, so inspired!
Kelley A. Dec 20, 2017

One of the things that I love about Joel is that he has a great message along with great photography! I find him to be relatable, an expert in the field and quite motivating. Highly recommend any of his classes.
chol Y. Mar 1, 2017

I am encouraged to be or have been artist surely . Cheer me up after watching this class.
~. Dec 16, 2016

Really helped define some of my muddy thoughts on defining my position in the market
John G. Apr 6, 2016

That was excellent. Loved the seminar and you hit on a lot of great points when it comes to defining yourself as someone who uses photographic equipment as a tool to be creative.
jerald J. Mar 20, 2016

I loved the course, i laugh because Joel and I are kind of alike in General. Hey Joel if you like Ray's music you might like A guy by the name Amos Lee, Different than Ray but great song writer.
Bart M. Feb 26, 2016

Thank you! Simply, thank you! For it all.
P. Apr 8, 2015

Awesome preview of the course. I will be purchasing this creative expression course by Creative Live.
Dave K. Jul 27, 2014

This is one of the most inspiring courses on Creative Live in my opinion. Joel took about 10 minutes at a Photoshop World session a few years ago just touching on this topic. That alone changed the course of my photography. This course goes into wonderful detail of the mind set he mentioned then and it's been a big part of my life. Every photographer/artist should see this!
John H. Dec 15, 2013

My strongest side has always been the technical part of the photographic art. After this workshop I can't wait to bring out the artist in me. I'm soooo inspired!!! You know why? Now i know that I am an artist!

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