Inspiration of Photography

 Inspiration of Photography

                        

            Gathering inspiration for your next photo shoot or project is essential. No one should ever copy someone else's work, however, getting inspiration and drawing out some aspects is okay. Everyone gets inspiration from other people, but with how they use their creativity is key for their work. I'll explain how I personally look for visual inspiration and who physical inspires me.

                When visually looking for inspiration when taking photographs, I try to figure out if there is a way to take a picture that is unique and not normal. I try my best to take images of different angles of an object or scenery that wouldn't really be captured by someone that isn't into photography. I find that taking unique pictures for me is simply taking it from another angle or focal point. For example, when taking a picture of a top of the building, I see myself placing the building in the left lower corner to add some visual space in the photograph. However, with someone that isn't into taking the creative route, they would normally center the building in the middle of the photo and taking it as that. Also, I'll see a visually pleasing flower that I would love to capture. I'll kneel down getting parallel to the flower and capturing small details in the bud of the petals. For someone that is just taking a picture to just take a picture, would probably bend over the flower and take it from above without realizing what beautiful details they miss out within the flower. So you see, I think I draw my inspiration visually through different angles and perspectives of objects/scenery that I think would be unique to the eye.

            For when I want to look for physical inspiration, I turn to photographers that are near my hometown that take photographs similar to the style I want to pursue. I have two accounts I follow on Instagram that are both based in my county. They specialize in senior portraits and family/couples photo shoots. When I see how they place the seniors or what props they use, it sparks creativity and a vision for what I want to do when I get a photography booking. Even though I don't have my own studio, I would love to have one in the future. I'll incorporate styles and methods they use for their clients into my own. However, I won't strictly copy them, but I'll input some details into my work to see if it'll work for my future clients. For the most part, I'll take inspiration from my "future competitors" and make my own twist so I can stand out and make connections within my community.

            Inspiration is key to exploring new ideas and adding your own twist of creativity to images. For instance, I take my perspectives of scenery differently than someone that has a phone and just wants a cute Instagram post. I look for the small details and how I can present an image that is one of a kind rather than boring and looking the same. I want others to see that different angles can transform an image drastically when not taken the same way as others. As for physical inspiration, I take in what my photographers in my county do for their portraits. I recognize what they do and don't do, which draws my attention to make my own spin on certain poses, lighting, and props. I love receiving different inspiration to which makes my own craft different from everyone else.