Comments on: 60 Sources of Inspiration for Photography

By: Adel Abdeen (@Photographerq80)

Adel Abdeen (@Photographerq80) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:49:37 +0000

60 Sources of Inspiration for Photography http://t.co/y5jyp5X6 via @photopreneur

By: Wedding Photographer Sussex

Wedding Photographer Sussex — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:52:50 +0000

Definitely look at others work - its one of the fastest ways to grow. If you can't afford good books - find photographers you like online!

By: Angy Chesler

Angy Chesler — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:59:15 +0000

I am a wedding photographer in Hawaii. Most of the weddings here are sunset weddings and we have to be very fast to get the perfect shots. Your tips were great and help me to come up with some new ideas. For me it works best if I practice with models and then I'll be able to use it during a wedding

By: Wedding Photography Charlotte NC

Wedding Photography Charlotte NC — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:05:49 +0000

Great post generating new ideas for photography is essential to the art. I have to think outside of the box as a wedding photographer in Charlotte NC. Photography can be so repetitive at times. Coming up with new ideas can be difficult your post has some great ideas to keep photographers moving. Thanks

By: Bahamas Photographer

Bahamas Photographer — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:21:53 +0000

Love this list. I agree with Impact. 57 is a cool idea. I've been meaning to do that one myself.

By: True Photography

True Photography — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:50:41 +0000

I like this list. It makes sense to go to a flea market for inspiration

By: mahtab haider

mahtab haider — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:08:00 +0000

Great list to stay inspired. Thanks so much for sharing. I like to get out and shoot for myself. Often, we are just shooting for the money and not for the joy of shooting. That can make you uninspired as an artist. My hubby and I like to take photo tours. Just go somewhere with our cameras and see who can take the most interesting photos.

By: bryan

bryan — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:07:39 +0000

this article about inspiration has inspired me

By: Denver event photography

Denver event photography — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:57:24 +0000

I like to try numbers 5 and 6. I haven't done this yet. It seems to be interesting shooting in the market. Thanks for sharing the tips. It is very helpful.

By: Serge AMH

Serge AMH — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:44:56 +0000

Thank you so much for this. I'm a teacher, musician and an amateur photographer and this list totally does it for me as far as getting inspiration is concerned. Thank you very much!

By: personalised photo gifts

personalised photo gifts — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:08:28 +0000

"Visit the Zoo" A very basic but brilliant idea of which I had not thought of before, Thanks for the list

By: Denver Photographers

Denver Photographers — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:54:22 +0000

"Just Play" I love that one, its like just writing random thoughts for overcoming writers block.. It opens the pathway for the creative juices to flow again.

By: Zsa'nee Gaines

Zsa'nee Gaines — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:50:16 +0000

This is the most comprehensive list I have ever seen. If this doesn't work I don't know what will!

By: Colorado Wedding Photographers, Jason + Gina

Colorado Wedding Photographers, Jason + Gina — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:13:26 +0000

Amazing compilation... thank you!

By: David Wegwart

David Wegwart — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:51:25 +0000

Great read and a good update on being creative with my work.
I usually leave the Dslr at home when not working and instead have been using an LX3. Just updated to an LX5.
I love what if forces you to do when you have to plan a little more for your images.

By: Virginia Lazidis

Virginia Lazidis — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:26:20 +0000

Recently retired, I just purchased a Panasonic LX5 and feel a whole new world of possibilities has opened. #23 I'm doing right now. I think the photo of tomato wedges was excellent, especially with the light coming on the diagonal and different shades of color it produced. You've given me so many great ideas. The first one I'm going to use is #20. This camera takes excellent low-light shots - or so I've been told.

By: The Visual Soundtrack

The Visual Soundtrack — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:42:34 +0000

Great list! I pull a lot of idea's from film. Its a great way to think about images from a different perspective. Another big part of is #45 - just getting out and shooting.

By: Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:16:53 +0000

My favorite is the hardest: "Ignore the silly criticism." I get criticized for being silly quite often.

By: Wedding Photographer New York

Wedding Photographer New York — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:59:38 +0000

Amazing work! I loved all the suggestions. I find this blog very educational. Thanks for sharing it with us.

By: Curtis Wallis

Curtis Wallis — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:17:14 +0000

do we need an excuse to buy new equipment? At least I dont. Thanks for the list

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:46:55 +0000

Great list. Love number 12, and have never tried it. I'll have to go out and get some shots of the animals!

By: Impact Photo

Impact Photo — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:12:07 +0000

Amazing work! I loved all the suggestions. My favorite is number 57: tell a story.

By: Phil (Dallas wedding photographer)

Phil (Dallas wedding photographer) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:34:28 +0000

What a great list. I'm always looking for new ways to inspire myself and your list is really though provoking. As a wedding photographer, it's easy to fall into a routine.

I think hitting the streets with a simple camera and a fixed focal length is my favorite!

Thanks!

By: Arran Edinburgh Photographer

Arran Edinburgh Photographer — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:10:05 +0000

Fantastic tips that will keep us busy for a while. I love the Flickr maps advice! Brilliant.

By: Denver Photographer Josh Tilton

Denver Photographer Josh Tilton — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:43:34 +0000

I have to agree with you 100% on cinema being a large inspiration. Well done movies can show us photographers how to compose and work with different kinds of light!

By: Denver Photographer Dave Z.

Denver Photographer Dave Z. — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:41:15 +0000

Great list to stay inspired. Thanks so much for sharing. -Dave Z.

By: marek

marek — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:16:08 +0000

OK! Great! And what next? What i can do with my photograps? How can i promote my self, where to go?

By: photo enlargement

photo enlargement — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:27:33 +0000

As a printer and photographer this list is very informative, Some great photos included also.

A site like this really helps when you a have creative block.

Thanks for the post

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By: boyd

boyd — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:02:22 +0000

Great information and ways to keep evolving as a photographer. I really enjoying shooting portraits but always try to get out of my comfort zone by shooting landscapes and action photos. Sometimes it helps me take better portraits.cb

By: iPrint Photography Prints

iPrint Photography Prints — Thu, 06 May 2010 09:31:22 +0000

Consider this page bookmarked. I've read through all the points above and can't believe you have managed to put this list together. The Magazine rack tip and the Photoshop tip might have got me out of my Photography Funk.

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By: Almraya

Almraya — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:19:30 +0000

WoW,, I really loved the sources, I have tried few of them in the past and they really worked well for me, am still looking for motivation though, I haven't picked up my 5D for quite a long time..

By: Eric | L'Amour

Eric | L'Amour — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:47:34 +0000

I love it - so many ideas (and I'm definitely using #60 as an excuse!)

By: Tamara Murphy

Tamara Murphy — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:12:13 +0000

What great info. The hard part can sometimes be finding the time to shoot for fun, but there are photographic opportunities everywhere you look. Very inspiring!

By: Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer

Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:04:07 +0000

Photoshop is such a wonderful resource - buy a book and learn it properly... For the longest time I wasn't getting the best out of photoshop - but getting serious with it has made a WORLD of difference!

By: San Diego wedding photography

San Diego wedding photography — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:46:53 +0000

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By: Photography News

Photography News — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:13:15 +0000

Great post thanks, if you are looking for inspiration I would look no further than the faces of children, if you can get them to behave nautrally there are thousands of emotions through the range to try.

By: Kelli Nixon

Kelli Nixon — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:47:53 +0000

By: Shaun Edwards Photography

Shaun Edwards Photography — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:14:46 +0000

One thing I like to do is get back to basics to get inspired. Dig out my 35 year old manual Nikon camera with one lens (normally a 35mm). And load a roll of black and white film - remember that stuff?!?!

Or REALLY back to basics and make a pinhole camera - that is a LOT of fun.

By: ranpagh

ranpagh — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:29:56 +0000

amazing list of inspiration.
i have read all the comments here before mine.
now its not just 60 sources of inspiration for photography, it's a LOT.
thanks to your post and to all who comments here.

By: Michael Axel

Michael Axel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:48 +0000

Here are a couple that I use (though I'm seldom bored with photography):
- Use a different camera or system. If you shoot with Nikon, go get, or borrow, a Pentax or Minolta.
- Shoot different formats. If you shoot DSLRs, go shoot some B&W 120 film.
- Buy an old camera: Load up 120 film in an old Brownie and see how creative you can get.
- Cross process some film (develop negative film in E-6 for example).
- Shoot some instant film (Polaroid or Fuji).
- Buy an alternative, or toy camera, like a Holga or Diana.
- One of my favorites is to mount a non standard lens on your camera. Take just a 200mm lens with you all day. Or 135mm or 20mm, and nothing else.
- See how many crops you can make off a single image (get a dozen or so photos from the original, just by cropping it). If you can't print yourself or have photoshop, force yourself to shoot a dozen different and unique angles of a single subject.
- Shoot all your images at two stops too bright, or too dark, forcing you to find subject that lend themselves to such techniques.
- Shoot everything "wide open" and close up to play with DOF effects.
- Shoot all your images today looking up, or all shot down to the ground.
- Find an interesting old neighborhood or alley, and take pictures of details.
- Try out food photography. See how well you can photograph your lunch or dinner to make it look appetizing.
- Photograph everyday objects, like silverware, or pickles.
- Stand downtown and ask everyone that walks by if you can take their picture.
- Take pictures of just everyone's feet.
- Take only reflections.
- Focus only on taking images of shadows, and not what is around them.
- Shoot only water, fountains, lakes, etc.
- Shoot photos from your car: at fast food places (yuk!), stuck in traffic, through your sunroof, or better yet, out the window when you're driving fast. Don't blame me if you crash.

The list of possibilities is endless.

By: Girls Only Portraits

Girls Only Portraits — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:58:23 +0000

I think my favorite is 'Just Shoot Away'. It never fails to provide new ideas for future shoots. Some great ideas here.

By: Make the Moment Last Photography

Make the Moment Last Photography — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:37 +0000

I love the list! I've really enjoyed trying out a few of the ideas that I never would have thought of.

By: Aspen Wedding Photographer

Aspen Wedding Photographer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:43 +0000

I love it. Great source of inspiration for photographers.

By: Palm Beach Wedding Photographer

Palm Beach Wedding Photographer — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:38:47 +0000

Great inspiration, makes me want to go grab my camera and take some photos. Photography seems to be a sense of therapy to many of us....

By: Gino Siller Photography

Gino Siller Photography — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:43:17 +0000

These are all great tips. I love to photograph at flea markets. Not only is there some great junk to look at, but the the people are great. Its almost like going to Wal-Mart late at night.....

By: Manchester Canvas Printing

Manchester Canvas Printing — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:32:19 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration, when I find myself hitting a creative wall I refer back to this list and it gives me renewed vigour.

By: Otto Haring

Otto Haring — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:30:48 +0000

You forgot. Take pictures of your kids, wife, husband!

By: James W

James W — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:08:57 +0000

I keep coming back to this list as I have it saved in my favorites, thanks for the inspiration.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:31:21 +0000

Its an inspiration, thanks for the tips. Blogging, travelling and taking pictures gives life to me.