How to Overcome Photo Inertia During the Summer
Updated: June 19, 2009 - 7:09 pm
Posted by Ken Storch on June 19, 2009 – 6:28 pm12 Comments
Capellina close up
How to overcome the weight of inertia to go out and create masterful, meaningful, award-winning photographs. Within the growing heat of summer, how can we overcome the inhibitions and constraints against getting our gear together, hoisting a heavy pack of fragile, heat sensitive items over a shoulder, and venturing off into the blazing days?
"Capellina in Repose" or "The Cat in the Red Chair Stretches Back"
I think I’ll just relax here inside for a few minutes more. Maybe tomorrow will be cooler.
After all, we can’t all be like Molly.
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I do find I suffer from photo inertia, after a while it all seems like….so what? Thanks for the “cat” reminder that it’s ok to relax with that…..but having said that, do you have any recommendations for those of us who find the red chair just a bit too comfortable, and can’t get that shutter pushed??
* Make an assignment for yourself
(e.g. Shoot a study of____________ ; Interview people and take their portraits; Document a situation; etc.)
* Go to someplace you wouldn’t normally go to
(e.g. An entertainment venue you don’t frequent; take a mini road trip to a nearby town)
*Try shooting from a different POV
(e.g. close up; from ground level; from inside something to out)
This is an awesome idea. Actually, I can’t possibly express how wonderful I thought it was. I printed it to post on my wall. Hope you don’t mind.
No problem, Kathleen.
Just send people to my site ; >)
Cheers,
Ken
Step away from the monitor.
Stretch.
Take camera in paw.
Shoot photos of mouse or lizard before chasing them!
…or after.
Gruesome photo op,methinks.
Yes. Viewer discretion is advised.
This is a wonderful post and so so true. Can’t even begin to get past the whole ‘ugh, it’s so hot outside’ thing right now. The cat rocks though, totally awesome and an amazing picture.
Glad you liked it Kathleen.
Thanks.
What media do you work in?
Looking forward to a new post from you soon……….
Can do, Lee.
In fact, done
http://www.photographyuncapped.com/sorry-for-inconvenient-wat-traimit-bangkok-thailand/travel/2009/08/