Photography - How to Get Inspiration

As a photographer you might reach a rough patch now and then when you simply do not have inspiration. You'll only be successful at photography if you have a constant stream of ideas to work on. Needless to say, you'll need to work really hard to ensure that you always have ideas that spur your creativity. If you do not work on this then you might become typecast with regards to the kinds of photos you take.

One of the best ways to get inspiration for photography is to look at lots of photos whenever you have the time. You obviously shouldn't lift ideas entirely but you can use them for creative stimulation. Make it a point to visit as many photography exhibitions as possible so that you can see what work other people have been creating. Don't limit your exposure to the works of well-known photographers. You'll be surprised that up and coming shutterbugs can also be a source of inspiration.

You can also get plenty of ideas from other types of visual media; cinema and art shows can kick start your creativity and give an interesting twist to your creative urges. You ought to take in all sorts of movies, both classic and modern, in order to see how the cinematographers make use of light in order to convey a variety of emotions. You'll obviously have to include all the famous names in your list of things to see.

If you aren't already a member of a photography club then you should consider joining one. These clubs generally organize photography walks to interesting and unusual places where you can all take photos. You will get to meet lots of like-minded people here and will be able to bounce ideas off them. The right club is a very stimulating place to be and you will rarely be short of ideas thanks to the people you meet here. In fact, you will find it easy to look at things from vastly different perspectives when compared to before.

It is very clear that you'll need to take the trouble of getting out of your comfort zone. Only then will you be able to get plenty of excellent photography ideas. Not all the ideas you get will pan out but some of them certainly will. Once you get plenty of inspiration you will be able to shoot photos that are beautiful and meaningful.

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2 Portrait Photography Clothing Tips To Lose Weight!

Today's portrait photography tip concerns clothing. Bright clothing to be exact. If you want your portrait photo to stand out in the crowd - and win photo contests - the clothing matters!

Today I have two tips for you.

Today's Tip #1 - Avoid bright clothing and clothing with bold, eye catching patterns.

Let's talk about bright clothing. With bright clothing we once again run into a problem with the viewer's eye being drawn away from the face. It's the same thing with loud patterns. Remember, the eye is automatically drawn to the brightest part of a photo.

Bright clothing will have the eye bouncing all over the place, with no distinct place to settle. In other words, for the viewer it is confusing. Confusing the viewer is something to be strenuously avoided. We want our photo to have ONE distinct star and there should be no confusion about what or who that star is.

Today's Tip #2 - When in doubt, go black.

Unfortunately in modern society, we have an issue with weight. The problem is, being over-weight is not the most attractive look in a portrait photograph! Keep in mind our goal is to make our subject look better than they have EVER looked in a photo.

How?

Have them wear black or dark clothing. Preferably with no pattern. (And pose them at 45 degrees to the camera and have them sit up straight.) I'm sure all of you already know this, but I'm including it as an attempt to be thorough.

Why does it work to visually slim down our subject? It's the shadows. Highlights and shadows are what define form in a photograph. The eye picks up on these visual clues and they are what make us look fat!

If we eliminate them - and go with solid black for example - it is harder for the eye to pick out shadows. (Black shadows on top of black clothing.)

In addition to hiding the shadows, be careful of your lighting so that you keep the highlights on the clothing to a minimum - and keep all of the viewer's attention on the face.

These simple tactics can visually take 10 - 15 - even 20 pounds off our subject!

Following all these portrait photography rules can often be a real pain... but it is worth it. If you've been reading my portrait photography article series, you now know as much or more than most professionals. But here is the real kicker... most of the pros may know the rules, but they don't use them! THAT'S why you are going to start winning photo contests and be the "go to" photographer when anyone in your circle of friends and family wants a portrait. You'll simply be the best in your area.

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