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Shizen Style Culture Blog

The Shizen Style Blog has foundations in Japanese aesthetics and culture, with topics surrounding Japanese gardens, photography, flow state and creativity, Ikigai (life purpose), as well as product reviews that help us figure out what's worth our time, attention, and money.

7 Tips for Fostering Creative Flow in Photography

Joshua Smith, PhD

Apr 222 min read

7 Tips for Fostering Creative Flow in Photography

Are you looking to enhance your photography skills and creativity? Whether you are a seasoned photographer seeking inspiration or a...

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Photography's Secret Ingredient: How Intrinsic Motivation Fuels Creativity

Joshua Smith, PhD

Apr 15 min read

Photography's Secret Ingredient: How Intrinsic Motivation Fuels Creativity

As a photographer for over 20 years now, I know what it’s like to fall in and out of flow. There was even a time after we moved back to...

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Flow State Photography: Elevate Your Shots with This Essential Flow Trigger

Joshua Smith, PhD

Mar 314 min read

Flow State Photography: Elevate Your Shots with This Essential Flow Trigger

The flow state is such an underestimated and overlooked key to improving your photography, boosting your creativity, and living life to...

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What Does Flow State Feel Like in Photography? Recognizing Photographic Flow

Joshua Smith, PhD

Mar 294 min read

What Does Flow State Feel Like in Photography? Recognizing Photographic Flow

Whether you are a beginning photographer or a seasoned pro, I guarantee you’ve experienced flow before. I’ve got 4 ways that we can...

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