inspiration station

Now you're ready for a photo shoot. Sadly, you've run out of ideas. Your mind is blank. If only you had somewhere to find inspiration...

Hmmm

Photography is all visual. Creators usually feed upon the things they've seen and since photography is so widely spread across social media, it is easy to turn towards an app to look for that kind of inspiration. However, it can be difficult to know exactly what you're looking for. That's why I've curated a few of my favorite shots, in the hopes of inspiring others.


Brights colors and a pretty bird. This photo can only be described as cute and brings a smile to my face. 


I can imagine someone carrying a large white blanket and a stool on their hike just to take this photo. 


So static and strange. The heightened colors are the most shocking. I mean come on, where in the world did they find water that is that blue?!


The casual feeling this photo gives is very lovely. I love the outfits and the fact that they're on the top of a roof makes it look like a nice summer day. 


I love the background of this one. If they were set in any other environment the photo would give off a much different feeling. 


Honestly, I just liked this guys makeup. I thought it was very colorful and really enjoyed that one green ear. 


The nostalgia! Remember those letters? Just looking at those letters I know exactly what they feel like and I have vivid flashbacks of trying to spell the word "car." On the other hand, I adore her eye makeup, even though it's difficult to see in the picture, I think it really adds a nice touch.


Her glasses match the plastic bag, which matches the lemon. I LOVE it. Her expression too. 


Upon first glance this photo raises an eyebrow. Perhaps it's because your eyes are drawn to the person with their head against the wall. Or perhaps it's because you notice that the chair matches the person with their head against the wall. This photo makes you do a double-take and I think that is something most photographers wish they could capture.


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Anyways, the point is that these photos spark some sort of creative juice inside me and hopefully you too.


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