Sunflower Fields & Finding Inspiration Again

Not sure why, but I haven’t felt motivated lately for blog, photography or any creative work really. I’ve felt burnt out with an over-scheduled calendar, uninspired to do anything creative with my personal style, photography or blog, but I’ve given myself some grace and found ways to address this lack of creativity and motivation:

Take a Break

When I felt uninspired or just tired, I for once didn’t force myself this summer. I’ve shared less on the blog and social media, and took a few breaks from Instagram. I also stopped being so hard on myself which is hard for a perfectionist to do. I just let it go whether I was unhappy with a photo or wanted to do something for a particular shoot and couldn’t make it happen.

Say Yes to Things Outside Your Comfort Zone

My comfort zone is maintaining complete control over everything from my blog photos down to the angles people shoot. It’s hard to allow myself the vulnerability to let someone photograph me, finding their own perspectives and following their own vision. But, I’ve been saying yes to meeting up with other photographers, taking on photography jobs that equally make me nervous and excited.

Now I’m hoping to work more with friends like Veronika who’s actually been such an inspiration to me (she’s a model, photographer, designer, you name it.)

Meet Friends Who Ignite & Support Your Creativity

Speaking of friends like Veronika who inspire me, it’s important to make time and space for meeting new people. It took me a long time to plan a meet up with Veronika because I generally don’t want to put myself out there, but I’m so glad I did finally. There are other creative people I hope to spend more time with like Timothy Walkinhood (love his Instagram!) and local bloggers who I haven’t met yet.

Seek Out an Adventure

Matt and I took a semi-spontaneous 45 minute trip to Owosso, Michigan which took us right by this giant sunflower field I had no idea existed. So after we grabbed coffee, shopped and ate a late lunch, we parked on the side of the road for some photos in this field. We spent maybe five minutes shooting photos and then we took off for home back to the doggies. I could’ve spent all day here snapping photos, but I knew we captured plenty and again, let go of some of that control and perfectionist tendencies that control me.

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