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How to Overcome Photo Inertia During the Summer

Posted on June 19, 2009June 19, 2009 By P U 11 Comments on How to Overcome Photo Inertia During the Summer

Capellina close up
Capellina close up

How to overcome the weight of inertia to go out and create masterful, meaningful, award-winning photographs. Within the growing heat of summer, how can we overcome the inhibitions and constraints against getting our gear together, hoisting a heavy pack of fragile, heat sensitive items over a shoulder, and venturing off into the blazing days?

"Capellina in Repose" or "The cat in the Red Chair Stretches Back"
"Capellina in Repose" or "The Cat in the Red Chair Stretches Back"

I think I’ll just relax here inside for a few minutes more. Maybe tomorrow will be cooler.

After all, we can’t all be like Molly.

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Comments (11) on “How to Overcome Photo Inertia During the Summer”

  1. lee says:
    June 20, 2009 at 20:39

    I do find I suffer from photo inertia, after a while it all seems like….so what? Thanks for the “cat” reminder that it’s ok to relax with that…..but having said that, do you have any recommendations for those of us who find the red chair just a bit too comfortable, and can’t get that shutter pushed??

    Reply
    1. Ken Storch says:
      July 2, 2009 at 06:13

      * Make an assignment for yourself
      (e.g. Shoot a study of____________ ; Interview people and take their portraits; Document a situation; etc.)

      * Go to someplace you wouldn’t normally go to
      (e.g. An entertainment venue you don’t frequent; take a mini road trip to a nearby town)

      *Try shooting from a different POV
      (e.g. close up; from ground level; from inside something to out)

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      1. Kathleen says:
        July 26, 2009 at 14:39

        This is an awesome idea. Actually, I can’t possibly express how wonderful I thought it was. I printed it to post on my wall. Hope you don’t mind.

        Reply
        1. Ken Storch says:
          July 30, 2009 at 06:58

          No problem, Kathleen.
          Just send people to my site ; >)
          Cheers,
          Ken

          Reply
  2. intheclass says:
    June 24, 2009 at 12:07

    Step away from the monitor.
    Stretch.
    Take camera in paw.
    Shoot photos of mouse or lizard before chasing them!

    Reply
    1. Steven says:
      June 24, 2009 at 21:51

      …or after.

      Reply
      1. Ken Storch says:
        July 2, 2009 at 06:07

        Gruesome photo op,methinks.

        Reply
        1. Steven says:
          July 2, 2009 at 11:47

          Yes. Viewer discretion is advised.

          Reply
  3. Ken Storch says:
    July 30, 2009 at 06:57

    Glad you liked it Kathleen.
    Thanks.
    What media do you work in?

    Reply
  4. lee says:
    August 4, 2009 at 18:09

    Looking forward to a new post from you soon……….

    Reply
    1. Ken Storch says:
      August 4, 2009 at 18:42

      Can do, Lee.
      In fact, done
      http://photographyuncapped.com/sorry-for-inconvenient-wat-traimit-bangkok-thailand/travel/2009/08/

      Reply

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