You’ve just started on the path to becoming a photographer, or maybe you’ve been creatively pursuing artistic skills for awhile, but inevitably hit a time when inspiration is low and it’s hard to find it again. To find originality is one of the hardest aspects of any creative pursuit, and photography is no different. Among the millions of photographs at our access, and thousands of photographers that are turning out quality work every day with social media platforms to connect us all,  its both awesome and discouraging.

What do you do when the flow of ideas slow down? As you learn the craft and gain experience, you’ll begin to see what inspires you most and where you gain most productivity. In a recent discussion with designers and photographers, each person had specific places to find inspiration, whether it was outdoors, a coffee shop, airport or people, to mention a few. It’s super important to go out and find that place, spend some time alone, or alone in a crowd. Sometimes it hits you in a conversation, or in the shower, or while daydreaming. Write it down, or go do it right away. It is essential to creativity to surround yourself with inspiration, because if you don’t it will be hard to move forward. Take the time to be inspired. 

Where do you find your best ideas?

Photo Credits: Seth Haley