Creativity is drained

9 years 8 months ago #398293 by Rawley Photos
I have a serious case of photographers block this last week.  It seems none of my photos are looking the way I want and I need to take a breather.  

{venting}


Do you ever get this way, where you just take a step back?  


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9 years 8 months ago #398318 by Chris Grimm
Take a break, recharge and come back with a clear mind.  


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9 years 8 months ago #398340 by garyrhook
Put the camera down and walk away.


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9 years 8 months ago #398364 by Connie K Photos
I go for a run or anything that get's my blood flowing and oxygen to my brain boosted.  Then come back, take a shower.  If you haven't tried meditating, you should try it.  I just started this about a year ago and it works to clear your mind and reset your balance. 


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9 years 8 months ago #398395 by effron
I never had any talent or creativity, so I don't ever notice a "drain". Simply, you need to change what you're doing. None of your "photos not looking the way you want" isn't a description of your problem, what have you been doing that has obviously bored you? Try something new and challenging.....

Why so serious?
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9 years 8 months ago #398455 by Sue Bidwell

Connie K Photos wrote: I go for a run or anything that get's my blood flowing and oxygen to my brain boosted.  Then come back, take a shower.  If you haven't tried meditating, you should try it.  I just started this about a year ago and it works to clear your mind and reset your balance. 



:agree: I do the same thing, go for a nice long walk and that will usually do the trick.  


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9 years 8 months ago #398472 by Adrian Footman
+1 exercise is your friend


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9 years 8 months ago #398536 by Joves
Personally I do not even think about shooting, and watch the world go by. Or watch how what is around me changes as the sun moves. I still have my camera, but I am not worried about using it. If you think about shooting too much, then it becomes more of a chore, than a pleasure. I have learned that while I have my camera with me all the time, I am never worried about using it. Works for me.


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9 years 8 months ago #398548 by Hassner
Every person's source of inspiration to get their creative juices flowing is different. I like to look at the old masters paintings, music videos from the '80's and art movies from any era. I am sure for some it might be exercise, some meditation, some music. What I do know is that when I started looking at other photographers work, my creativity took a dive. One should not compare your work with others.


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9 years 8 months ago #398593 by W Cage

Connie K Photos wrote: I go for a run or anything that get's my blood flowing and oxygen to my brain boosted.  Then come back, take a shower.  If you haven't tried meditating, you should try it.  I just started this about a year ago and it works to clear your mind and reset your balance. 



:goodpost:   get the flow going!


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9 years 8 months ago #398739 by Tuscan Muse
As everyone has said, put the camera down for just a bit AND don't fell guilty about it.  Being blocked is a part of the creative process.  Hassner's advice is very wise.  Comparison is an act of violence against yourself!
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9 years 8 months ago #398800 by Ben Vanderbilt
:agree:  no shame in that, we all have been there.  When it's time to recharge, unplug, recharge and come back.


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9 years 8 months ago #398961 by Roy Wilson

Connie K Photos wrote: I go for a run or anything that get's my blood flowing and oxygen to my brain boosted.  Then come back, take a shower.  If you haven't tried meditating, you should try it.  I just started this about a year ago and it works to clear your mind and reset your balance. 



:agree:     +1  

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9 years 8 months ago #399005 by Kenta
I've unplugged from photography for a couple weeks before and it was what I needed


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