With a very recent lay-off at KOAA where I have been the past year, I find myself with a lot of extra shooting time, but no inspiration to get out there alone and just do it. I have found myself editing and over editing old images in my catalog and the urge to redesign again and again my website. Which by the way has been the same for more than 2 years design wise which is a big change for me. I'm known for changing my website like underwear, but at least it's clean right? LOL
Anyway if anyone is out and about in the Pikes Peak region and looking for a shooting partner, while I'm in the Job Hunt, I have the time to get out there, just need a little prodding.
Posted by Tom Stermitz on January 8, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Sending lots of encouragement... I get a lot of new ideas from The Mindful Eye, although these are mostly for post-processing.
Create a pattern and a schedule to your new found time:
- Boring clear skies? Work on post-prcessing.
- Job applications from 10:00 - 2:00.
- Weather? go take pictures.
- Dawn and dusk go shooting.
I read an inspirational comment on some blog (Kirk Tuck?) about a French photographer whose daily project was to get off at a random subway stop, go to a coffee shop, and engage at least one person in a discussion about photography. It turned out that all his good photos took place on the way to his destination.
Posted by Anne K. Rusk on January 8, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Maybe you could give yourself an assignment, like going out with the mission to shoot the color yellow, or a specific shape? I've heard about many assignments like this and they seem to help with the shooting rut. Sending lots of encouragement and well wishes your way!
I hear you. When the rest of life is a mess, it's hard to be motivated to get out the door. From my own experience running and cycling, the best thing is to make a commitment to it and not think about it before you're out for fifteen or twenty minutes. Don't work on the website. Don't work on old images that don't need it. Don't read forums that are mostly about equipment.
Get out there. Forwards momentum in any area, even photography, can carry over into other things as well.
Posted by Bob Falcone on January 9, 2012 at 1:41 PM
James, when I'm not working or shooting I'm a hiking guide and park ambassador with Colorado Springs Parks and Rec. If you're looking for some new places to shoot, give me a holler and we can get together. I know some great little used trails that may also lead to some good shooting spots.
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4 repliesAnyway if anyone is out and about in the Pikes Peak region and looking for a shooting partner, while I'm in the Job Hunt, I have the time to get out there, just need a little prodding.
Create a pattern and a schedule to your new found time:
- Boring clear skies? Work on post-prcessing.
- Job applications from 10:00 - 2:00.
- Weather? go take pictures.
- Dawn and dusk go shooting.
I read an inspirational comment on some blog (Kirk Tuck?) about a French photographer whose daily project was to get off at a random subway stop, go to a coffee shop, and engage at least one person in a discussion about photography. It turned out that all his good photos took place on the way to his destination.
Get out there. Forwards momentum in any area, even photography, can carry over into other things as well.