There can be little doubt that spending a few hours with a camera in your hand can be highly enjoyable, but there is an annoying aspect to photography that people don’t discuss quite as much: it relies on inspiration, and that can sometimes be in short supply. Nothing will kill the enjoyment out of creativity than knowing that you have no ideas — you’re just pointing and clicking at anything, and you don’t come up with anything good. Not fun! Thankfully, when you’re running low on energy, there are places you can turn. We take a look at a few examples below. 

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What’s Your Message?

When it feels like you’re clueless, it’s a good idea to think back to why you got into photography in the first place. There’ll be something about it that interests you, and there’s probably a message that you’re trying to get across, even if that knowledge lies just below the surface. Are you trying to show the connection between all humans, or the beauty of nature, or the magic that hides in plain sight? Whatever it is, thinking about it will help to refocus your attention. 

Attending Exhibitions

No-one goes on a fantastic creative journey all by themselves. There are few (or none) completely original artists out there; it’s all about building on top of what’s been before. If you’ve been trying to best yourself for a long time, why not take a look at what other people are doing? There’ll be nothing that inspires you to do better work than attending a photography exhibition, and seeing the works of others. Whether it’s an exhibition of the world’s best photographers, or a local event, you’ll find that you walk away ready to get to work. 

In Your Home

The best works always come from those people who immerse themselves in the world of their activity. To do this with photography, look at filling your home with the art. You can look at Desert Landscape photos for sale, and hang them on your wall. You can buy photography collection books, and have them on your coffee table. Cameras can be left out, too, so they’re always handy when you’re feeling inspired. It might not feel like it at first, but what you’re doing is surrounding yourself with photography — and the well of inspiration and motivation will be slowly filling up.

Go on a Journey

If you ever don’t know where to go, then there’s one piece of advice you should always keep in mind: there is power in just moving. When you don’t know where you’re trying to get to, it doesn’t matter what direction you head in! Go on a trip, or take a different route to work, or do anything different, so long as blows away the cobwebs. You might just find that inspiration follows.

Put The Camera Down

Finally, don’t forget that there’s power in putting the camera down, and taking a break. Wait for the desire and motivation to come back naturally, and you’ll be raring to go.