Uniqueness and vision

As I explore the ideas of creativity in photography I some times come across statements that get me thinking.

"Uniqueness is an issue of vision and style, not technique.  Most often difference and novelty show in technique, and uniqueness is exhibited in point of view" (1)

Are you  concentrating on technique over content?

It is doubtful that you can create a technique that has not been done before... and in some cases overdone ( have we seen enough HDR?).  Technique is a tool to keep in your tool-belt, a knowledge on how to to create a vision .

Uniqueness is using technique to create your vision... this puts your stamp on an image.

Your vision is unique.  It is how you see a subject, how you see the colour shape and form. 

Uniqueness in style is how you capture and present this vision, it is not in the technique you use





(1)  Rand G, Zarkia R. Teaching photography. Tools for the imaging education