Have you ever done a brainstorming session? It’s great for generating fresh, out-of-the-box ideas. It’s used when you want to find a solution. You can do it by yourself or with a group but the basic rule is you write down everything that comes into your mind. Nothing gets discussed or edited or rejected. No matter how outrageous the thought, it gets recorded. It’s only when you run out of ideas that you go back over the list and discuss the various ideas, eventually zeroing in on the one or ones you want to pursue.
Well, I’ve recently started using a brainstorming technique in Lightroom. It’s the same concept – develop as many versions of the photograph with no evaluation, no criticism, no limits. Just try as many things as you can think of. Here’s how it works.