Why You Should Photograph the Same Location 10 Times: How Photography Changes Your Perspective | Focus #553
Cover photo by saciiiko
The seemingly ordinary places you overlook in daily life can become the stage for significant growth in your photography.
Instead of constantly chasing new scenery, the simple practice of repeatedly photographing the same location sharpens your perspective and nurtures creativity.
The Moment Familiar Scenery Changes
During the first few attempts, you might focus on finding easy compositions or striking light. However, by the third or fourth visit, the once-ordinary street corner or park begins to reveal entirely new expressions.
Photo by Yuichi Kasagami
By revisiting the same place, your eyes become attuned to the environment, allowing you to notice subtle changes and uncover new beauty.
What Light and Time Teach You
Morning and evening, sunny days and post-rain moments—depending on the time and weather, the same location can look dramatically different in photographs.
Photo by ちっち
In particular, the challenge of photographing a location 10 times allows you to experience how natural light affects composition, color, and texture. These insights cultivate a “seeing ability” that can be applied anywhere.
Creativity Born from Limitations
The more you revisit, the more you may feel like there’s nothing left to photograph. This is where the real challenge begins. By changing your perspective, including people, or experimenting with reflections and shadows, you can push beyond your boundaries and unlock new forms of expression.
Photo by tovaio
Even if the location doesn’t change, you will slowly transform as a photographer.
