A tried and true tip on how to gain inspiration in your work is to look around at imagery that inspires you and think about why. In my experience, though, I actually find that doing the opposite actually helps me to better crystallize what, exactly, I am drawn to, simply
One way to constantly learn and improve your photography is to challenge yourself. Macro photography can be a challenge all on its own. So, whether it’s a self-created challenge or being part of a bigger photography community that offers challenges, they push you to learn new techniques, try different things
A while ago, I wrote an article about limiting yourself in order to learn. It’s always good to revisit this concept as many of us still aren’t traveling yet to take photos. What can you photograph in your house? First of all, there is yourself or others in your household
We all need a little challenge once in a while to kickstart our creativity. For whatever reason, we haven’t picked up our camera in quite some time. We’re not being creative and it’s taking a toll on our mental state. Before we start, let me just say, we are not
Of course, there are many more than just one creative exercise that we can do that will help us improve our photography. This one happens to be one of my favorites though. Creative exercises push us to grow This is one exercise that I continually practice. I find it fun
Practice. It’s a vital part of anything that we are learning. In photography, the learning never stops. There are so many aspects to learning photography that it can be overwhelming at times. So, pick one and concentrate on that for a while. Work on it, practice it until you feel
Exercise does not have to be a word that summons up visions of situps and the gym. It happens to all of us. We lose our mojo or our creative muse decides to go on holiday and we’re left feeling like we just can’t figure out what to do. Nothing
In my last article, I spoke to martial arts and fitness trainer Miranda Mitchell about simple ways to protect your body and avoid injury while shooting. But what else can photographers do to strengthen and stretch overworked muscles? This simple sequence of exercises for photographers will help. I interviewed Miranda
Lifting lenses and lugging gear around for a full day shoot is no walk in the park. How do you avoid injuries as a photographer and keep your body safe when shooting? Although mirrorless systems are making new kits lighter and easier to carry, photography can sometimes feel like a
We all have times when were waiting for somethingmaybe the doctors office, or a meal at restaurant, or at the auto shopand many times we spend that time checking Instagram with our eyes glued to our phones. Id like to suggest a more productive use of your time that will
