Jump Start Your Photography

Go to the movies to find inspiration through the story, characters, and dialogue.
Try to learn new lighting techniques: Ex. strobe light
Join a photowalk: interact with other photographers and get some shooting ideas
Look at others photoblogs to find inspiration
Look at CD covers or cover albums which almost always include interesting art/images
Listen to your favorite music: artist may inspire you
Photo a Day Project: commit to taking one picture a day and soon you’ll have accumulated many
Read a magazine: find new ideas or techniques
Shoot a sporting event: great practice for action photography and easy to attend/find
Look all around you: shots can be found upside down, backwards, sideways, etc.
Shoot for a holiday theme: helps to get into the holiday spirit and there’s an established theme
Reproduce old art: find inspiration from others and make it your own
Shoot a model/person: interaction and personality brought in
Photo inspiration coupons: get ideas for new themes
See an art show: get inspired by others work
Take on a photo challenge: positive pressure can help you get inspired
Take pictures of your family: your family is always around so its convenient
Shoot a family event: there is a set scene and many subjects available
Use props: props are an easy way to make basic images more interesting
Take a self-portrait: a challenging but fun way to express yourself