Are you looking for photography inspiration? We all find times when we are not inspired to do even the things we love. I have been experiencing a bit of a lack of inspiration right now so I thought I would share some tips I am using to inspire myself. Even though I am surrounded by nature’s beauty and I have a beautiful family that are willing photo subjects (most of the time) I still find myself in a photo rut.
One of the things that helps when I am in any kind of a rut is to take a bit of a break and do something different for awhile. One of my other hobbies is model trains and I am working on a new large layout and have decided to create a new blog as well. Taking a break from photography helps you from feeling bored with it but it does not really help you find new inspiration.
Here are some helpful tips of things you can do.
1. Look at other people’s images,looking at amazing photography especially in types of photography that you may not do such as black and white photography,macro etc., can really inspire you to not only try to improve but also to try new things.
2. Go to a new location,traveling even if it is just down the road will get you away from the everyday familiar and have you looking around with new eyes and be able to see new things to photograph.
3. Start a 365 project ,I am nearing the end of mine and sometimes find it very annoying but it has really helped me to look around for inspiration and expand my view of what to photograph.
4. Experiment with your camera,take photos of the same thing in different ways,closeups,small parts,changing camera settings. You will learn more about how to use your camera and also see ordinary details in a different way.
5. Try a different type of photography,I typically shot landscapes,flowers and kids and I really need to broaden my photography and add more variety.
Learn to be creative and look around for photography inspiration.
Comment and tell me what inspires you?
Bridget
I’m not sure what inspires me to take photos these days. Often I even forget to take my camera with me and end up wishing I had it. When that happens it’s usually because a baby or small child does something or has a special look that I would love to capture as a memory.