Many have talked of it, and many have rumoured of it; but right now, I’m in a creative block. I really want to create some photos (preferably unique) that are creative and can portray a message, but I can’t find anything to focus on. I suppose this is when I need to have photo projects to complete, whether for payment or friends. It keeps me busy.
I hate when my photography lies stagnant.
There are a couple of options for photos floating around, such as some promo shots for some friends of mine. Also, I have the option of helping out another friend in the near future for a uni assignment. These are exciting, but not happening in the present. It sounds almost childish, but I want to do things now! It may seem like some type of rant that I’m expressing at the moment, be reassured that it isn’t. It is kind of a venting of pent up annoyance 
I’ve got the gear, and the ability (I know, I like my ego too) but I just need some direction. I am sure that many photographers get to this stage. It is a point where you could do so much, but can think of so little. So naturally, I turn to my friends for inspiration. Unfortunately in this predicament, they are of little help. This is between me and my brain.
I’ve got a few options. I can sweat it out and hope that I think of something to do; or I can go trawling on the internet. Ahh the internet, such a vast expanse of possible ideas. But I don’t want to rip off anyone else. I find it really good to emulate someone, but I’m trying to step more into my own shadow than someone else’s.
I wish that I just had a large-ish project to do. Near the start of the year a couple of my dancing/theatre friends and I organised and followed through with a photo shoot around brisbane. This was great fun, and provided me with even more experience, but lasted only so long. It is these small projects that keep my brain stimulated. The fame promo photos that I took recently were another stimulation. They aren’t finished yet (waiting on some selections from proofs), as some further editing needs to be done. I was reasonably happy with the fame photos, but just wish that I had more time. I only had 1 hr, which isn’t much for what I had to achieve. More time would have meant that I could have got character shots and a bit more diversity. C’est la vie.
Therefore I reach out to you, the readers. If you were ever in a creative block, how did you get out of it? And if you have any creative photo ideas, shoot them my way!
