Inspiration is one of the frequent topics discussed by photography influencers. While I think this idea comes from a good place, I doubt if most people truly understand what inspiration is, and what inspiration is not. The good news is that I think it’s entirely possible to make inspiration more likely to occur, and we’ll…
Welcome to Episode 9 of The Photo Flunky Show! Why Inspiration is Unreliable Inspiration is one of the most used words in photography, but what does it really mean to you and how you come up with ideas for your next photo? I’ll talk about some examples of inspiration that work and some that have…
If you’re looking for inspiration, there are plenty of people who will tell you to visit 500px.com. It’s true, you can find plenty of inspiring photos there. You can also find yourself lost in the muck without any sense of direction. Here are my thoughts on how to use 500px to find the photos that…
This inspires me to be more creative. If you’ve read my blog for a while, you may know that I hate posts that purport to inspire people. I don’t think we need people to ram inspiration down our throats. Instead, I prefer to discover things that inspire me, and this photoshoot inspires me. Warning: My…