I hate creative slumps.
Like writer's block for photographers, creative slumps can make you feel like you have absolutely no idea what you are doing. Your photos are "blah" and you just don't feel inspired anymore. Let's face it, when you have a fabulous camera and the knowledge on how to use it, you don't want your photos to look like you took them with a $10 disposable camera.
You want impact! You want style! You want art!
Me too.
Yet, I felt that lately, my photos had merely been snapshots of my life. Max, the cat, Justin, random things around the house...all parts of who I am, but the way that I was approaching my photos was very uninspiring.
Since I've become a member of Clickin Moms (
www.clickinmoms.com ) I've come across some wonderful advice and valuable insights into getting out of the dreaded slump.
So yesterday, I decided to put some of that collective wisdom to the test.
Max is enamoured with Justin's musical instruments. Acoustic guitar and banjo seem to be the strings of choice. I wanted to do a series that would showcase our little man's budding musical ambitions.
What do you think? Did I capture the essence of a child surrounded by music? How about a child who can't wait to pick up his first guitar or banjo?
Of course, photography, as an art form, is open to interpretation. These are the things that I wanted to show, but are there others that come to mind when you see these photos?
Your comments and ideas are always welcome!
Enjoy!
