Connect with Nature: One can be inspired while going for a walk among the trees and flowers, watching the falling leaves or hearing the peaceful sounds of singing birds. Inspiration comes when we least expect it. Connecting with nature puts us in a relaxed mood which results in better creativity.
Solitude: Being alone will put you in an ideal state of mind to get inspired with great ideas as it will simply help you stay connected with your own thoughts. As Goethe described it: “One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.” Put on the kind of music that inspires you, put your head into your work, and think.
Work on Personal Projects: While it is great to be busy and earn a living doing what you love, it can also start to drain the creative spirit. Give yourself permission to take on a few passion projects, otherwise known as personal projects. These personal projects are a way for you to fall back in love with photography without any pressures or expectations. They can be projects that last for years or they can be projects that get completed within a month. Not matter what you choose, choose a topic that is near and dear to your heart and give it your best shot!
Go Shoot Without an Agenda: Pick up your camera (whether it’s a DSLR, film camera or even your cell phone) and photograph something, anything. Don’t put much thought or plan towards the outcome. Sometimes it’s just the act of pressing the shutter without thinking of the end result that can provide the right amount of stress release. You can either look at the images or choose to delete your work. The whole point of this is just to enjoy the act of photography without expectations or stressing about creating the perfect frame.