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What makes a great photographer? Is it the camera and lenses they use? Or is it the photographer?

That was the question of the hour yesterday as Andrew and I poured over a selection of images we had recently taken.

The next time you’re out with friends that aren’t photographers, watch how they look at things around them. Do they notice the flowers surrounding the cafe patio? Do they notice the bird soaring in the sky? Do they notice the signs along the way?

As a photographer - especially coming from a photojournalistic style of  photography - we see things in storyline fashion. We’re constantly looking for ways to tell the story with our photographs - and we pick up on ways to show that with each picture.

We focus on macro results, so the eye naturally picks up on what we focus on.

We show things in detail and put several images together to show the whole picture.

We use perspective to make a photograph better.

That comes from the education of being a professional photographer. It doesn’t come with the camera. I can get a great image from a point-and-shoot simply because I understand perspective and what to look for.

Of course the better the lens, the more I can get.  But ultimately comes down to the photographer.

What do you think?

So you want to add some “fun” to your photography services? Why not become the paparazzi?

Really.

Think about what’s making news now. All of the greatest celebrities from Pairs to Britney are hunted by the paparazzi. They are photographed every step of the way, from morning til night.

In reality, isn’t it just photojournalism - a day in the life of…

That’s what people want, and that’s what some photography studios are offering. Hire a paparazzi studio, and they’ll show up at your event in paparazzi style. They’ll roll out the red carpet and mob your guests with photos as they exit their cars. They’ll follow you in and capture every moment of your event. They’ll make sure they get every wild moment, and give you the photos to prove it.

Basically event photography - with a twist. A new way to see an old service. A new way to add life to your event business.

Anyone ready to be the paparazzi?

The next major storm that visits your location, grab your digital photography gear and head out to capture the effects of mother nature. A major storm - blizzard, hurricane, tornado, flood, wind or ice storm can alter the landscape around you. An ice storm can show its damaging effects on trees and other objects but can also be a wonderful modifier for common objects. I have seen amazing images of tables, benches and cars that reside next to a lake that were covered in 4-6 inches of ice. A transformation that is truly beautiful. - Get Inspired!

Photography in Stock Images - Love photographing stock but need some new ideas? Visit one of the dozens of stock photography websites. These sites have millions of images. Just type in the search tool and your off. They’ll show you what’s hot - what’s not - and it’s sure to create a spark to your fire. Take one hour, check out the popular images and write down four ideas that you can incorporate into your next shoot. Tunnel vision is hard to break, but there is a quick solution. Get Inspired!

Photography emotion - When was the last time you concentrated on how someone looks. Are they happy, sad, laughing or feeling defeated? All of these emotions can be captured into a relation to your photography session. Have you ever seen a photography display or art showing that focused on one emotion? To make your first session easy, grab your digital camera and concentrate on happy people. Shoot as many images that show happiness and see what develops. By adding a goal to your day of photography, amazing results will be achieved. - Get Inspired!

Sports Photography - Take your digital camera out and get ready for some fast action at a local sporting event. Any sporting event will do including soccer, bike racing, swimming, track, baseball, basketball or football and each can have some amazing action shots just waiting for you to capture. Lets look at a few items that each have: Action - shoot at a very fast shutter speed that will instantly stop the action or a slow shutter speed using a panning motion effect can really enhance your view of the subject. Emotion - each event holds immense amounts of energy and emotion. Winning, loosing or just plain excitement in participation. Competitive spirit is the ultimate expression and can hold an award winning image just waiting to be taken.  - Get Inspired Today!

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Photograph with a new angle. Take your digital camera out, put on your favorite telephoto or zoom lens and hit the streets. You only need to remember one thing for the inspiration, no straight shots. Each image need to be photographed with a tilt to it. As you look through the viewfinder, you will start to see a great amount of unique viewpoints. Photograph a person in a portrait format, but make sure that you have a tilt to the image. Put the subjects head into one of the corners and see what the angle does to it.  - Get Inspired Today!

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Photograph the Wind - This may sound a little crazy but it will allow you to express yourself and inspire the photography greatness within you. Next minor or major wind storm, grab your digital camera and a load of memory cards and head out for a day of expression. How does the wind affect objects? A flag, the wheat in a field, dirt on a road or a head of hair all change when the wind kicks up. The flag starts to show it’s colors and style, the wheat field shows how wind channels energy into a vast object, the dirt on a road becomes dust in the wind and the latest and greatest hair style, will not be so great any more. Use slower shutter speeds to capture the movement.- Get Inspired Today!

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Out of ideas? Do you look through the view finder of that expensive digital camera and see nothing? Get inspired again with your digital photography. Check out a photography convention. Meet and greet other photographers, see the latest images on display, check out all of the latest ideas from top photography industry vendors or sit through some education seminars. These conventions can inspire any photographer, from the amateur to the top professionals. Check out the upcoming events at WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International),  PPA (Professional Photographers of America) or see if there is a local chapter in your state or area  - Get inspired today!

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When was the last time a you watched a movie and walked away feeling great? Movies can inspire in many ways. How the director captured the story, what type of medium was used, angles, textures, setting and plots all play important roles. Grab your friend, spouse, or significant other and head to the theatre. Check out the latest releases or watch for the films nominated in awards which will provide you with some thoughts on changing your next photography shoot.  - Get inspired today!

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Grab your favorite digital photography image and open it in Adobe Photoshop. Be creative, add a new element which adds some interest, experiment with some filters, colors or effects. Add some text to the image to bring an emotional expression to life. - Get inspired today!

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Panning during your digital photography exposure can be a great way to add interest into your image. A fast car, a bird flying or a bicycle can have the subject increased element by freezing the subject while blurring the background. If you have to add one fun item during your next shoot, panning could be it. Take time out to day and shoot, shoot, shoot using your digital photography. - Get Inspired today!

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Photograph water - Now I know what your thinking, how is this going to inspire my photography? Well it will open your mind up to many ideas. What happens when an object strikes a still body of water? Ripples are created! Capture the ripples. Sounds easy but, could become challenging. This is where the inspiration starts. What about running water? Blur a fountain or a running stream to add interest or stop the motion with a very fast shutter speed. What droplets of water after a rain storm that bead on cars, leaves, glass or other solid objects. They also share reflective properties that can inspire greatness. During winter, ice formation are wonderful to capture. The possibilities are endless. Just get out an shoot.- Get Inspired Today!

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Photograph reflections - Lack of interest in your work surrounds with photography boredom. One way to break out - adding interest again, start those creative juices flow once again. Grab your camera and capture anything and every thing reflective. A mirror image of you or subject. A car parked next to a window can become an interesting subject. A piece of chrome, from a car bumper (ok, a really old car) to a chrome plated statue, the ideas can be unlimited. - Get Inspired Today!

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Photography with a Theme. Lets look at a way that we can use a theme, color, patterns, textures or subjects are all themes to use.  Color is always a fun project when you look around at how color affects your images. Red is the color. Look at anything that is red, a door, car, flag, shoes, or products. - Get Inspired Today!

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How to get inspired with your photography # 3

Become the storyteller. Start a shoot with one goal in mind, you want the complete story to be told. Capture all of the details that would allow the viewer to see your vision and understand your message. - Get Inspired Today!

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How to get inspired with your photography # 2

Shoot images from a different angle. Let say that you are used to seeing everything at eye level. All of your images will look the same. On your next shoot, squat down and photograph at ground level. Take your telephoto lens and see how the angles look. Or if you have never photographed looking up. If you live in a city, shoot the buildings in the downtown area. Keep it interesting - Get Inspired Today!

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Purchase a new lens for your camera equipment. With this lens, you need to attach it and use it. Photograph everything with it. Let look at a fisheye lens - use it on columns to bend an twist a huge structure. Change the look of anything, a face, a car, a building or anything you want. Don’t use this lens for wide angle shots but use it to over accentuate any object. Get Inspired Today!

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