Staying inspired is one of the hardest things to do as a creator. We all go through creative ruff patches and you just have to embrace it. That is part of the art of creating, trying something over and over then you come up with something completely different that wasn't even planned. That is art.
Sometimes in order to stay inspired you just need to take a step back and analyze the situation. A lot of times we get caught up in what we have planned that it just kills our creativity. I know for me one way I stay inspired is watching youtube videos. Whether thats a tutorial or a vlog post, just finding something that will get me off my butt and go create.
Another thing I do is go back to where I was last inspired. If that was at home, looks like I am going home or if I was in Lubbock, I will find some way to go back. Something there inspired me and I want to rekindle that fire.
Inspiration is a huge part of the process and it will become a pain but also the greatest thing once you find it. Sometimes just going back to where you found your passion is where you need to go. Figure out the Why, Why you shoot, Why you live, Why you do what you do. Sometimes and most of the time that is inspiration enough. Your why is powerful, you have to find it first. Your why is a part of your story and can be inspiring to others.
Another way to find inspiration is talking to mentors or become a mentor. For me I have found some of my favorite images taken after I have talked with my mentors and took their advice they know what they are talking about and want you to succeed or they wouldn't have taken an interest in you.
Inspiration is beautiful and can be the one thing that gets you to create the next big thing. Find it and don't let go.
-Evan
Monday, March 19, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
Does it matter?
This will be a short post
It is frequently said by a few picture takers that gear does not make a difference, and that it is the photographer that takes the photo. Doubtlessly a photographer with the gear who does not know how to utilize that camera, nor comprehend the aesthetic idea of lighting composition and subject is probably not going to get great photos. In any case, can a picture taker who knows their agear, knows lighting composition and subject make extraordinary photographs with any gear? Truly, yet an extraordinary sort of photograph. Much of the time, adapt does make a difference. The key is knowing the photograph equip, what it may or may not be able to, and utilizing the correct gear for the situation.
Gear is a big part of photography. It is a question that people ask a lot, or people are always wanting the newest body or let me go buy a new lens and all of a sudden I am the best photographer.
It is a simple question and a simple answer though, at least you think it is. Yes gear does matter, due to what you want your look to be.
People often get to hung up on gear, always going out and buying the newest body or the newest lens. It doesn't matter. The camera is not what makes the image. YOU MAKE THE IMAGE. So while you are reading me vent about a subject I personally feel strongly about go out and shoot, try shooting with only your phone or some other way that is not your normal way. You will be shocked on the image quality in between. Yes you will get different looks if you shoot landscape with an iPhone compared to a Canon Mk III. That isn't what makes the image good though. Gear easily makes a difference. Why do we find the gear so aesthetically pleasing. The look is the easiest way to answer this question to someone.
One of my professors once told me that photography is the art of capturing light. What makes a good photograph is simple the way you use the light and what the story is to be told.
So the answer to this is Gear doesn't matter it's how you use it.
It is frequently said by a few picture takers that gear does not make a difference, and that it is the photographer that takes the photo. Doubtlessly a photographer with the gear who does not know how to utilize that camera, nor comprehend the aesthetic idea of lighting composition and subject is probably not going to get great photos. In any case, can a picture taker who knows their agear, knows lighting composition and subject make extraordinary photographs with any gear? Truly, yet an extraordinary sort of photograph. Much of the time, adapt does make a difference. The key is knowing the photograph equip, what it may or may not be able to, and utilizing the correct gear for the situation.
Gear is a big part of photography. It is a question that people ask a lot, or people are always wanting the newest body or let me go buy a new lens and all of a sudden I am the best photographer.
It is a simple question and a simple answer though, at least you think it is. Yes gear does matter, due to what you want your look to be.
People often get to hung up on gear, always going out and buying the newest body or the newest lens. It doesn't matter. The camera is not what makes the image. YOU MAKE THE IMAGE. So while you are reading me vent about a subject I personally feel strongly about go out and shoot, try shooting with only your phone or some other way that is not your normal way. You will be shocked on the image quality in between. Yes you will get different looks if you shoot landscape with an iPhone compared to a Canon Mk III. That isn't what makes the image good though. Gear easily makes a difference. Why do we find the gear so aesthetically pleasing. The look is the easiest way to answer this question to someone.
One of my professors once told me that photography is the art of capturing light. What makes a good photograph is simple the way you use the light and what the story is to be told.
So the answer to this is Gear doesn't matter it's how you use it.
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