There are days when artists, including photographers, may feel uninspired. They feel they have run out of great ideas and have to push themselves really hard just to get things going again. But take it from me, a retired photographer; it’s not just a case of pushing yourself – you have to know how to push.
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We create based on who we are, defined by our background and experiences. If we want to extend that, we need to start experiencing other things. This can mean starting with something familiar and going a bit further. Like shooting food? Photograph food you’ve not shot before and style the whole shot. Give it a complete transformation or try new lighting. The possibilities are endless.
Photographers are known to have an eye for details, but many forget that the eye can be trained to look at things differently. Do you usually shoot standing up? Kneel or lie down with your chest on the ground. See things from an angle that you’re not used to or even comfortable with.
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Experiment with found frames — those elements in a scene that can help create a frame for your main subject such as trees, walls, arches, windows, and the like. Use things in scenes that you haven’t used before or employ old stuff differently. See these things even without the camera to your face. Visualize a scene with elements that are there and imagine other possibilities.
Doing new stuff in your photography is one way to continue being creative. Jack Elway here. For more photography tips, subscribe to my blog.
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