Everyday Photography : 5 Ways To Find Inspiration When You Are Stuck In A Routine

when it comes to everyday photography, one of the biggest hurdles for photographers is finding inspiration when they are stuck in a daily routine.  sometimes our routines can make us feel restricted with our photography, as we feel like we are photographing the same thing over and over again.  and while this may seem like the case, it doesn’t have to be.  here are 5 ways that you can still find inspiration, even when you are stuck in the same daily routine.

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Everyday Photography: 5 Ways To Find Inspiration When You Are Stuck In A Routine

1. Let Your Routine Inspire Creativity

instead of looking at your routine as a bad thing, let it be a good thing for your photography.  sure, the same thing happens every single day.  but use that as a challenge to photograph the event differently each time.  for us, every morning starts with cheerios in the high chair.  and while this happens every day, i like to challenge myself to photograph this event differently each time.  some days, i focus on your hands full of cheerios and other days i focus on the dog and tell the story of how he loves to watch for a cheerio to fall on the floor.  instead of feeling restricted by your daily routine, seek comfort in knowing that you can experiment with your photography and, should it not work, you can try again the following day when the routine repeats.

2. Read The Everyday Photograph

if you feel like you are struggling with seeing the beauty of your everyday and want to be happier with your everyday photography, be sure to read the everyday photograph.  it is a wonderful guide that will help you learn how to find beauty in the simple things that surround you and how you can photograph ordinary things, like coffee cups and laundry, in a more compelling way.  if you are always feeling like your house is too messy or your kids won’t cooperate for photos, the everyday photograph will help inspire you to get great photos despite it all.  this ebook truly is a game changer for everyday photography and has inspired many photographers to take better images of their everyday.

3. Let Light Inspire You

natural light is one of those secrets to really great photos and can certainly elevate your everyday photography.  turn off the lights in your home and watch how the natural light begins to play on your belongings.  watch how something as simple as light can take a boring overflowing basket of laundry and turn it into something that is beautiful.

4. Change Your Perspective

one of the best things you can do for your everyday photograph is change your perspective.  as you are going about your daily routine, constantly challenge yourself to think through your perspective in order to create a more intriguing image.  should you stand further away, or get up close?  should you photograph from above, or photograph from the side?  should you include the setting in your photo, or move closer to only include your subject?  by thinking through these things every time you pick up your camera, you can encourage yourself to photograph your everyday with intention.  in the image above, i want to tell the story of our puppy being tempted by the rice puff that was on our baby’s highchair tray.  in order to create a more compelling image, i decided to get closer to capture not only the expression of the puppy, but to ensure that the viewer knew what he was being tempted by.

5. Jump In The Frame

while getting in the frame always seems so daunting, it is one of the best ways to photograph your everyday.  your everyday.  you.  be sure to include yourself in your everyday photography.  even when your day feels like a routine, let it inspire you to jump in the frame and capture you living out that routine.  in the image above, i wanted to capture our daily routine of cherrios for baby and coffee for mama.  and even though this may seem like an ordinary moment, years from now i will want to look back and remember this exact routine.  what seems boring and routine today will certainly be cherished tomorrow and in the years ahead.

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as someone who lives in a routine day in and day out, i am intentional about not allowing my routine to hinder my everyday photography.  instead, i let my routine inspire it.  by constantly changing my perspective, jumping in the frame to preserve memories, allowing light to inspire me and being intentional with creativity, i am more happy than ever with my daily photography.  and i am also thankful.  because someday i will look back at these images and lovingly remember how beautiful our routine was.

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