Inspired by the recent free e-book I wrote: “How to Overcome Photographer’s Block,” I also made a video (for those of you who prefer audio as well).
For audio, you can listen below:
Podcast links
Read more to see all the topics I cover, as well as the assignments.
Here are some topics I cover in this video:
- How to overcome perfectionism
- On giving yourself permission to make bad art
- How to overcome paralysis by analysis
- Thinking “Life-photography integration”
- The best camera bag is no camera bag
- The importance on focusing on the process, not the outcome in photography
- The importance of going to random places in town, traveling, and injecting more novelty into your life
- Experimenting with film, medium-format, color, or digital
- Sticking with one camera and one lens
- Buy books, not gear
- The importance of connecting with other photographers
- Pick up a different art
- Have caffeine
- Publish your work
- Ask for critiques
Lastly, here are some specific assignments you can try to overcome photographers’ block:
- Assignment #1: Shoot a roll of film everyday for 30 days
- Assignment #2: Don’t upload your photos for 6 months
- Assignment #3: Start a photo blog
- Assignment #4: Shoot an entire day without film or a memory card
What are some tips you have for overcoming photographer’s block? Share them in the comments below!