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![Sheppard West 006](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_1920xAUTO_crop_center-center_80_none_ns/Sheppard-West-006a.jpg)      [](#)## [Spotlight](https://sean-smith.net/photography/spotlight/)

 

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  ## Photography Genres

 For those who like labels, I have labelled some of my best work for you

 

 

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##  [ Travel ](https://sean-smith.net/photography/travel/) 

 

 

 

 [               ![](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_1920x1280_crop_center-center_100_none_ns/2025-November-017.jpg)   ](https://sean-smith.net/photography/minimalist/)

##  [ Minimalist ](https://sean-smith.net/photography/minimalist/) 

 

 

 

 

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## Articles

 

 [             ![2024 May 031 car red only popped](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_745x497_crop_center-center_100_none_b9b9b9_ns/2024-May-031-car-red-only-popped.jpg)   ](https://sean-smith.net/articles/selective-color/) [## Selective Color

Selective color, sometimes referred to as color popping, works by turning an image black and white while keeping the subject in color. Done well, it creates strong contrast and directs attention exactly where you want it. Done poorly, it can feel heavy-handed and distracting rather than effective.

 

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 [             ![](https://sean-smith.net/uploads/images/_745x497_crop_center-center_100_none_b9b9b9_ns/Queen-002a.jpg)   ](https://sean-smith.net/articles/zoom-vs-prime-lenses-for-street-photography/) [## Zoom vs Prime Lenses for Street Photograpy

Is a zoom lens or a prime lens better for street photography? A look at the pros and cons of each.

 

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  > My ultimate goal is to try to make the ordinary look extraordinary.

  – Martin Parr