Sometimes we just a need a little inspiration to keep us going in these hot summer days. Honestly, it takes some real determination to make me even think about getting out in that 100+ temperature that plagues us here in West Texas.

As we all know, the more often you get out there with your camera, the better you’re work will be.

What to do?

Cupboard Doors

1. Take pictures of things in your home. Things that you may not necessarily think of as “photographic material”. Perhaps it’s a doorknob or an old shoe. Whatever it is, explore it from many angles and distances. Plus it’s a good opportunity to work on different camera settings you may not quite be comfortable with. Here’s an easy one. Shoot your food.

Kyle and Book

2. Read a book on photography or look at some great photobooks. Of course there are a ton of books we’ve reviewed in the Photography Book Club so poke around for a review that suits your fancy. You could hit Barnes and Nobles and peruse the photography section or see what your local Library has in stock about photography. Magazines are great here as well. The point is to get some inspiration from your reading material. Then maybe you’ll be able to talk yourself out of your house with camera in hand.

FireCorn

3. Watch a movie about a photographer. Yeah, there’s nothing like a great Sunday afternoon sitting on the couch, eating popcorn, and watching a good movie. Might as well make it something to inspire. Once again, we’re going for a little push to get you back on track. Last year we posted an article on 10 movies about photographers. It’s in need of an update, but still a great place to start. I think I can already smell the popcorn!

These are just a few things to keep you thinking about photography when you’re in a drought. Hopefully they’ll help get you inspired enough to grab your camera and shoot something.

What do you do to stay inspired?

Photographs:
Cupboard Doors by ted @ndes
Kyle and Book by mark.mortensen – visit his website Mark Mortensen Photography for more fantastic work.
FireCorn by Nate Watters

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