Inspiration is something that may go away just as quickly as it comes. Artists are well aware of this feeling. In order to avoid being left with no motivation to do the things they love the most, photographers try to awaken their inspiration in the most various ways. Undeniably, for each individual, creativity is encouraged in differing ways.
Nonetheless, a great deal of amateur and professional photographers share that they find inspiration in the simplest things in their everyday lives. In the upcoming paragraphs, we will talk about how crucial the sense of creativity is for all artists. Then, we’ll share some things that we believe will help everyone feel the spark of inspiration again.
The Importance of Inspiration or Creativity When It Comes to Taking Pictures
Newbies believe that the moment they purchase the most expensive cameras and lenses, inspiration will find them immediately, and they’ll start producing high-quality content. Unfortunately, however, inspiration has nothing to do with the gear you own. You may take astonishing photographs with nothing but your phone camera, and you can take not-really-good shots with the latest Canon release.
It all depends on how creative and inspired you are. We all see beautiful scenery in our everyday life, but not all of us can capture these moments in a proper way. That’s because some of us lack the so-called creative eye. Of course, if you practice taking photos every single day, you will most likely develop some excellent skills.
Nonetheless, there are moments where highly experienced photographers fail to find inspiration, as well. That’s when they start seeking it in various ways. For everyone, creativity comes from various sources, but there are a few things that certainly spike up artists’ inspiration levels quite effectively and swiftly.
Nature
Without any doubt, we may say that one of the best things you may do to awaken your creativity is to spend time in nature. Go for a walk in the forest, stroll on the beach, or just sit in your garden for a while. We guarantee that after a while, you will feel so much better and so much more motivated to do your work.
A huge percentage of photographers from all around the world share that the main thing that inspired them to grab the camera was nothing but nature itself. Its endless beauty often makes people take their phones out and take a shot at the view in front of them. Now imagine what effect a few hours spent in nature could have on professional photographers. The names of the most well-known nature photographers who rely on nothing but nature to create their ideal shots include:
- Daniel Bergmann
- Max Rive
- Mandy Lea
- Nick Brandt
- Neil Aldridge
Looking at Someone Else’s Work
It’s not a secret that many professional artists have used someone else’s work for inspiration. That applies not only to photography, but to music, art, and any other form of art. Some photographers share that whenever they run out of inspiration, they try to call back their creativity by examining work created by their favourite artists.
This, of course, does not mean that they steal other people’s ideas. Inspiration has nothing to do with this. Even if a photographer tries to incorporate ideas from someone else’s work into his own, he shall always add something original that distinguishes his shorts from these of the other artists.
Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment
Artists who specialize in a particular field of photography may sometimes find it almost boring to take photos. If this moment occurs, this means that you should consider getting familiar with another style of photography. For instance, if you only take landscape photos and you don’t feel inspired to do it anymore, try portrait photography, for example.
You will probably be just as excited to learn the basics as the first time you started taking landscape photos. Not only will you enrich your knowledge, but once you get back to your preferred field of photography, you will feel much more motivated to do the thing you love.
Start Your Own Project
One sure strategy that will keep you inspired is by starting your own project. Simply think about something you’re truly passionate about and combine it with the process of taking photos. For example, let’s say you love visiting new places to eat every week. You can create a portfolio that contains shots of the interior of the locations you go to, the food you get served, and even the people who work there (if they agree to become part of your project, of course). In no time, you will find your inspiration again, and you may even make your new restaurants’ visits much more frequent.
Conclusion
Even though finding inspiration may seem almost impossible at some points in our lives, it’s vital to keep going. It may not come immediately, and, as a photographer, you may have to do all things listed above altogether. If you find inspiration in other aspects of life, that’s great – just do whatever works for you. The only thing you shouldn’t do is stop creating art.