How to Cope with Photography Boredom

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Step way out of your comfort zone.

   If you rarely leave the house, take a day trip.
   
   That, after all, is where the boredom sets in.
   
   Same old stuff; day in and day out.
   
   Change it up.
   
   Maybe you are all about macros and tabletop photography.
   
   Try putting live things in front you, like pets or even people!
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   Step 2: Do the same type of photography

   Instead of using a soft box or scrim, use natural light.
   
   Or if you like doing landscape, try shooting it with an infrared setup. , You will be learning a whole new way of doing things and it can be a great way to shake things up. , You could use something like a tilt shift lens, or a fish eye, or even free lensing. , Expanding your knowledge of what is out there is always a good thing.
   
   You don't even have to spend a lot of money doing it.
   
   There are many free and shareware programs out there for you to try. , Make it something you're passionate about, though. , There are entire communities built around one photographic project or another.
   
   Some things that you can do are:
   Light painting Pretend you are shooting a film camera, even if you aren't.
   
   Shoot from the hip.
   
   Don't look through your lens.
   
   Carry your camera around, focus and shoot without looking.
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   Step 3: but using different methods.

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   Step 4: Incorporate your smart device(s) into your digital workflow.

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   Step 5: Rent a lens and find some new photography genres.

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   Step 6: Learn new software.

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   Step 7: Consider volunteering your photography.

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   Step 8: If you are so stuck in a rut

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   Step 9: you can't think of anything

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    Step 10: start a project.

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