How to Find Photographic Inspiration

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Try taking a look at your camera manual.

   Research something about it that you don't quite get.
   
   Get out there and practice doing it.
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   Step 2: Read a newspaper.

   Catch up on current events and see if there is anything that sparks your interest. , There is liable to be lots of things there that you don't normally see. , Google Image is one place you can look for lots of ideas. , If you are normally up on your feet shooting 'convenient' things, try crawling around on the ground. , There are a lot out there.
   
   Follow, friend, or whatever you can do to keep up with them. , Find others with common interests.
   
   Have a meet-up with them. , Taking a photography class will help you find other photographers and broaden your skill set. , Most people find a single setting and stick with it.
   
   Try something different. , See if you can find something you could do better or different.
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   Step 3: Go to a flea market.

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   Step 4: Use your favorite search engine and surf for ideas.

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   Step 5: Change your perspective.

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   Step 6: Look around the Internet and find some photo blogs.

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   Step 7: Make friends with other photographers.

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   Step 8: Take a class.

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   Step 9: Mess around with the settings of your camera.

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    Step 10: Look through your old photos.

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