One of our Advanced Photography Students asked me during our group coaching call last week what I did when I was in a photography rut?

I smiled… oh that photography rut!

I can’t pretend I don’t know her well… we’ve been firm friends lately, as the transition to living in a new country has sapped a lot of energy and left me slightly apathetic towards my camera!

BUT the answer exists, and today I applied it to myself and picked up that beautiful camera of mine and stepped outside!

So what do I do?

• I go outside!  Today I sat, perfectly still, and enjoyed my backyard; the breeze, the bugs, the leaves and pine cones laying on the ground beside me at my feet.
• Macro fun.  For me, I love flowers, and plants and anything slightly abstract that I can capture and turn into something beautiful… so I like to use my Macro Extension Tubes
  and get right up close. (Read more about Macro Photography Here)

• Editing!  For me this is half the fun! I love turning a shot into something pretty that I love!  I use Lightroom and I keep it all nice and simple.. but I love to add colour, contrast and warmth!  That process for me is calming, exciting, and brings back my enthusiasm for photography!

What can you do?

• Head outside!
• Look for inspiration!
• Follow photographers you love, jump on pinterest, look at things differently, shoot lots, try different angles, get up close, far away!
• Try it all out, and see where your heart calls you!

They’re my simple tips, and I’ll keep you posted as I re-acquaint myself with my camera!

Have a gorgeous day!

Lou Xx

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