INSPIRATION - IS IT A NECESSITY?

INSPIRATION - IS IT A NECESSITY?

Inspiration — Is it a Necessity?

A photographer’s perspective on inspiration and if it’s really needed to create great art.

I was recently asked to write an introductory blurb about myself on what inspires me to keep picking up my camera and take photos. While staring at a blank Word screen, vainly trying to figure out what to write, my mind, in one of its inexplicable yet typical fashions, blurted out “Do you even need inspiration to create great photographic art?”

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SOUL SEARCHING FOR MY INNER BLOGGER

SOUL SEARCHING FOR MY INNER BLOGGER

Recently, a couple of months ago, I decided to finally put my fingers to the keyboard and start blogging. The drive to do so came out of a concoction equal parts necessity and desire. While I do not consider myself much of a natural or motivated writer, I have kind of always wanted to write. Yeah, doesn’t make much more sense to me either, but it is what it is.

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TURNING A HOME INTO A PHOTO STUDIO

TURNING A HOME INTO A PHOTO STUDIO

In a previous blog of mine titled: “How One Photoshoot Reminded Me of My Passion” I had briefly mentioned my move to The Bronx and how my newly acquired apartment had given me the space for a home studio. Here is a look at my home photo studio setup.

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REDISCOVERING THE MAGIC AND JOY OF SHOOTING FILM

REDISCOVERING THE MAGIC AND JOY OF SHOOTING FILM

A few tips and tricks that I have learned over the years of traveling with photography equipment that make my travels less stressful and easier. From packing tips to airport fast tracks.

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BORN OUT OF THE PASSION FOR FOOD AND PHOTOGRAPHY

BORN OUT OF THE PASSION FOR FOOD AND PHOTOGRAPHY

A few tips and tricks that I have learned over the years of traveling with photography equipment that make my travels less stressful and easier. From packing tips to airport fast tracks.

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HOW ONE PHOTOSHOOT REMINDED ME OF MY PASSION.

HOW ONE PHOTOSHOOT REMINDED ME OF MY PASSION.

How client photoshoot reminded me of my passion for and love of photography and reconfirmed my choice of profession. Coming out of the pandemic it was good to find the spark again. My new apartment turned out to have a great home studio space too. It was great to be back on track.

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WHAT IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLE AND HOW TO FIND AND CULTIVATE IT.
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WHAT IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLE AND HOW TO FIND AND CULTIVATE IT.

A quick look into photography styles and how recognize your own and to intensify it so others can recognize it. Photography styles and how to find your own is a great topic, such a great open-ended discussion. Simplest definition of what photography styles are is that they are a combination of every decision you make.

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