Photography is Boring - Queens, NY Photographer

Wait!!

Before you think I’ve lost a couple marbles, this post is not what you think it is. I LOVE photography!! I don’t think its boring at all. I do know though that what inspires me to follow my passion as a photographer is very specific. Let me do a little explaining …

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying very hard to start a 365 project – long story short, this project requires the photographer to take a photo of something every day for 365 days in pursuit of developing and expanding ones creative eye as well as improve photography skill by “practicing” daily. Now that sounds really great and all but this is a huge commitment.  I’m always really hard on myself, so rather than set myself up to let myself down I thought I’d start with something a little more realistic for my schedule (and attention span) - a 30 day project.

Well, let me tell you …  I carried my camera and 50mm lens around all week long, and was not inspired by ONE single thing!! Its not that I took bad photos. I didn't take any. Arrrgh! I know that's pretty terrible, especially since I’m a firm believer that there is beauty surrounding us everywhere. Life is beautiful! But I made no photos to prove it. Some photographers can sit on a park bench for hours waiting for the exact moment to capture the most beautiful sunset. Others can go hiking in the woods or in the mountains and take breathtaking images of the landscape.  I just can’t find something to shoot! I'm trying. I’m doomed! My eyes are wide shut …

Then I got to thinking. What I really enjoy most about photography is capturing energy, emotion, and beauty. I don’t want to take pictures of landscapes, sunsets or things … BOOORRRINGGG!!!

While images of inanimate objects by photography legends do move and inspire me to grow and improve as a photographer. I’d totally rather take pictures of PEOPLE!!  I love taking portraits and capturing subjects personalities, their style and I LOVE more than anything bringing out ones natural beauty (even the guys). The personal interaction at a photoshoot is so much fun. Doing your makeup, dressing you up, and bringing out your best – I take great pride in making everyone I shoot feel and look their best whether they're a model, actor or not. Make you laugh, make you sultry, make you, YOU. 

WEDDINGS!! I also find weddings to be one of the best places to do exactly just that. Everyone is full of love and happiness, dressed to the nines in personal style, emotion and energy are flowing everywhere and there are tons of beautiful things to photograph throughout the entire day from the bridal gown, to the wedding cake, right down to the tiniest detail like the gorgeous guestbook the bride spent so much time having designed. There’s a whole story unfolding before your eyes! Things are HAPPENING and MEANINGFUL. Yeah, that’s way more exciting than shooting a tree or a parked car.

So, with winter looming, and my desire to open my creative eyes a little wider, I know I’m going to have to rethink my approach to this 365 (more like 30 day) project … 

And because blogs are much more interesting with a photo, here is one I took not too long ago. You might remember Ashley from one of my previous post. Just as the shoot had wrapped, I had this genius idea to take a few frames with my strobe. It was my first time giving it a go with indoor lighting. My apartment wall, my alienbee, an octobox, and a reflector. What do you think?