I've been at home for about a month now, and away from campus and pretty much everything that inspires me to take photographs. Mostly because I seldom go anywhere when I'm home for breaks. I've been utterly failing at taking pictures everyday.
I ask friends for ideas and look up photo challenges either on here or gizmodo. I also tend to write down ideas when I have a lot flowing through my head just for such a day.
listen to music, let my mind flow and write down ideas as im thinking.. on a piece of paper so if i ever run out of a idea, i always have something on the back up!
I agree with @tjramutkowski and @boycotting as well. I've done that many times. My favorite photo from my first year was inspired by a song and now only about 2 months into my second year, my favorite photo is also inspired by a song.
Can you go out to a public place like downtown? Anywhere people are moving and things are at least a little active. Find a bench, and plant yourself down. Then give yourself a minute to observe. After that, shoot everything that could be remotely interesting: cars, people, dogs, trees, reflections, the sky, the ground, water fountains, lights. The time you allow yourself can vary, but make it short enough to feel pressured and challenged (a minute to a few minutes). Remember, you can't get up! That can be a challenge when something is in the middle of you and the object you're trying to capture.
You'll come home with a bunch of useless pictures, but take a look at them. Sometimes you never see something in person that the camera captures. Find the things that could have been improved, and figure out how you would have done it differently.
One time I captured an ambulance going down the street. The timing was so quick that it was a challenge.
Or check out some photos on this site and try to replicate them. The possibilities are endless! Just don't be so strict and have some fun!
when i'm uninspired i take my camera into the garden and take a shot of a plant or something, often i'll find a little bug or a bird and that gives me a bit of inspiration.
do one of the many challenges and themes. This week there are photobomb, two random tags, selfie dreams, exposure (over/ under), fireworks, and an artist.
I've ditched my normal camera at the moment and started taking phone shots with various photo apps. It's given a fresh perspective to the project for me.
I find something each day that makes me happy. I live in smalltown, USA that has very little charm or inspiration, so it can be tough sometimes. Happiness and gratitude always find me a photo. Take care
Like courtney , I live in a small town , but in England , and totally identify with waht she says.
At the end of the day its meant to be a fun hobby , not a 365 day marathon competition . Just photo ANYTHINg , something will happen eventually.Ive 'been amazed at the response to some of those desperate snatched shots from a beginner.
Tweets ahoy!
Join the Group
Pin With Me
You'll come home with a bunch of useless pictures, but take a look at them. Sometimes you never see something in person that the camera captures. Find the things that could have been improved, and figure out how you would have done it differently.
One time I captured an ambulance going down the street. The timing was so quick that it was a challenge.
Or check out some photos on this site and try to replicate them. The possibilities are endless! Just don't be so strict and have some fun!
(I also use the philosophy 'if in doubt, overprocess!' so if the pics for the day don't work out, picnik usually comes to the rescue!).
At the end of the day its meant to be a fun hobby , not a 365 day marathon competition . Just photo ANYTHINg , something will happen eventually.Ive 'been amazed at the response to some of those desperate snatched shots from a beginner.