What Inspires Me

September 10, 2018

Everyday Life, Photography

There are days when my inspiration flies out the window and doesn’t come back for about a few days.

It happens to the best of us and we are always in search of it.

It can come from people, music or even yourself.

Here, I’ll discuss what inspires me.

Photographers

Today, talent is everywhere and that’s what keeps me inspired everyday.

From @831gaberodriguez, to @samalive and to my own wife, @ehajboss.

These are only a few and I keep on discovering more.

Music plays a big role in my inspiration.

I’m always listening to calm jazz hop, lofi hip-hop, J. Cole, The Script, Loyle Carner, and many other genres and artists.

This goes great while editing, out shooting, and by your daily commute.

If you want to know more of what I listen to, click here and enjoy!

It’s not what I listen to a lot, but it works effectively.

One of my favorite podcasts is that of Matt D’Avella on Youtube.

He is an awesome creative that features other creatives.

Lengthy, but informative.

I drink most of my coffee at home to save money.

I rarely go out to coffee shops, but when I feel down, nothing beats the vibe of the shop.

Three factors that consider a great coffee shop for me:

There are many websites that keep me inspired when I don’t have any ideas for photography.

Pinterest is the king of ideas.

From learning how to cook or planning a portrait session, Pinterest has it all.

I look towards YouTube for many reasons.

For example, watching for the latest gear or editing tips.

UltraLinx is a pretty underrated website that keeps those modernized people in the loop.

From graphic design to cozy home photos, this website has it all.

I may not know much of graphic design, but the amount of talent out there will sure keep you inspired.

One of my favorite things to work on is the color palette of my photos, which are pretty easy to create in Photoshop.

Knowing what colors are in your shots can help you in your photography.

The weather plays a big part in my photography. A moody day is my absolute favorite type of weather, which makes colors pop and gives out a contrast.

What inspires you to stay on top of your game?